Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion
  • finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • finely chopped
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 28- to 32-ounce cans Italian tomatoes
  • A few leaves of basil
  • torn

Instruction

  • For the sauce, heat olive oil over medium heat
  • Add butter and melt, then and add onions and garlic
  • Season with salt and cook partially covered until very soft
  • Add stock then tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon
  • Stir in basil, reduce heat and simmer sauce gently 20-30 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally
  • Adjust salt to taste
  • Tip: For a thinner sauce or to stretch the yield, add 2 cups tomato passata or purée