Pasta al pomodoro

Serves 6

1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

Tinned tomatoes, good quality 2 tins

Onion 1

Garlic 6 cloves, crushed

White wine 1/2 bottle

Basil 10 leaves, finely chopped

Sugar 2 tsp

Olive oil 2 tbsp

Spaghetti 750g

Parmesan to serve

Method

1. Finely chop the onion. In a large pan heat some vegetable oil then add the onion. Gentle sweat the onion on a medium low heat for 10 minutes.

2. Add the crushed garlic, fry for 1 minute and then add the wine. Gently simmer the wine until is has reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 10 minutes.

3. Add the tinned tomatoes, stirring everything together and then leave to simmer on a low heat for 1/2 hour.

4. Add the basil along with the sugar and stir through. Season with salt and pepper and leave it to simmer for a final 15 minutes.

5. Meanwhile cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce along with the olive oil. Gently stir the pasta through the sauce to combine.

6. Serve with a grating of parmesan, eat and enjoy!