Vegetable Recipes - Spaghetti al Pomodoro (Smooth Version)

Ingredients

• 45 ml/3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 1 carrot, finely diced

• 1 celery stick, finely chopped (optional)

• 500 ml/17 fl oz/2 1/4 cups passata (sieved tomatoes)

• 5 ml/1 tsp caster (superfine) sugar

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped basil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350 g/12 oz spaghetti

• Grated Parmesan cheese

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, onion, carrot and celery, if using, and cook gently, stirring for 3 minutes until the onion is softened but not browned.

2. Add the passata and sugar, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

3. Stir in the basil and season to taste with salt and lots of pepper.

4. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet directions. Drain.

5. Pile on to a serving dish, spoon the sauce over and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.