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Simple Tomato and Basil Sauce for Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 3
I use this recipe all the time, quick and always tasty. Perfect base for lasagna, bolognaise and stirred into any pasta makes a great meal.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions for about 2 minutes, and the garlic and fry for a further minute.
2. Add the tomatoes, sugar, bay leaf, basil, tomato puree and salt and pepper.
3. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until reduced by about half.
4. Remove the bay leaf and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com