Tomato Sauce (for pasta)
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tins plum tomatoes
- 2 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 tsp oregano
- fresh basil leaves (small handful)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your olive oil and fry the garlic gently for 1-2 minutes being careful not to burn it
- Add the tinned tomatoes, herbs and sugar and bring to the boil. I usually add a little water to the tin to clean it out and add this to the saucepan.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes making sure to stir every now and then
- Puree the sauce using a hand blender until smooth
- Season with salt and black pepper. The quantities will depend on your taste buds.