Pasta al Pomodoro -

Pasta al Pomodoro

Any pasta shapes would be suitable for this recipe, so use whatever you have in the cupboard. The sauce is quick and simple, making this dish a perfect supper for unexpected guests.

Ingredients

450 g/1 lb dried pasta
Dash of olive oil
25 g/1 oz butter
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
450 g/1 lb carton sieved tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh flat parsley sprigs, to garnish
Slivers of fresh Parmesan cheese, to serve

Details

Serves: 6

Method

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and add the pasta with a dash of olive oil. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain and set aside, covered, to keep warm.

Melt the butter in a large frying pan and sauce the garlic and onion for about 3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes then serve with the pasta, garnished with parsley sprigs and sprinkled with slivers of fresh Parmesan cheese.

TIP:
To make slivers of Parmesan cheese, use a vegetable peeler.

Related food category:

• Pasta and Noodles