Ingredients
Quantities for 4 portions
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Method
- Warm olive oil with the halved garlic cloves for 2 minutes without burning.
- Add the canned peeled tomatoes and salt. Crush the tomatoes in the pan and simmer 20 minutes until thick.
- Fish out the garlic. Tear in the basil and keep the sauce warm.
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
- Toss the pasta in the tomato sauce over high heat for a minute. Serve with more basil.
Shopping tip
A 400 g tin of peeled tomatoes is the usual Continente or Pingo Doce buy. Use a second tin if you want extra sauce.
Where it fits in your week
Suits a calmer day, or cooking ahead at the weekend.
At the portions as written, there is enough for a second meal.
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