Creamy Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 400 g penne
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g tin)
• 200 ml cream
• 50 g parmesan (finely grated)
• 1 handful basil leaves (torn)

Method

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Reserve a cup of the pasta water, then drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute.

3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in the cream and parmesan, and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Toss the drained pasta through the sauce, loosening with a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed. Scatter with basil to serve.