Starters Recipes - Aromatic Spaghetti Parcels

Ingredients                        

• 15 ml/1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 x 400 g/2 x 14 oz/2large cans chopped tomatoes

• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

• 30 ml/2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil

• 60 ml/4 tbsp red wine

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350 g/12 oz spaghetti

• Chopped basil

• 6 x 30 cm/12 in squares double thickness non-stick baking parchment

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the garlic and onion and fry (sauté) for 2 minutes. Add the two types of tomatoes, the tomato oil, wine and a little salt and pepper.

2. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until thick and pulpy.

3. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet directions. Drain, add to the sauce and toss well.

4. Divide the mixture between one half of each of the 6 squares of double-thickness baking parchment. Sprinkle each portion with chopped basil.

5. Fold over, then roll and crimp the edges to seal all round. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5 for 15 minutes until piping hot and fragrant.

6. Transfer to serving plates and let each guest open their own parcel to enjoy the full aroma.