15 Minute Pasta Marinara

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 

• 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced finely

• 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (depending on spiciness)

• 225g pasta of choice (we used rigatoni)

• 340g cherry tomatoes 

• 1 small handful of basil

Method:

1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al-dente.

2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the tomato puree and cook until is has darkened in colour; approximately 2-4 minutes.

3. Add the sliced garlic and red chilli flakes, then cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden.

4. Add the chopped cherry tomatoes and basil to the pan, then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

5. Add 1/3 cup of pasta water, reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and become saucy.

6. Once the pasta is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the sauce. Cook for another minute or so, until the pasta is well-coated in the sauce.

7. Divide amongst two bowls, garnish with basil and serve!

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