Penne with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Name: Penne with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped herbs, such as thyme, rosemary or basil; 1 tablespoon chopped herbs, such as thyme, rosemary or basil; 1 tablespoon chopped herbs, such as thyme, rosemary or basil; 1 tablespoon chopped herbs, such as thyme, rosemary or basil; 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) tomatoes, chopped; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) penne; grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Cook's Book of Everything

By Lulu Grimes

Published 2009

About

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon

Main course
Vegetarian

Method

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic and herbs, except the basil, which should be added at the end or it will become bitter. Cook until the garlic just browns, then add the tomatoes. Season and break up the tomatoes with the edge of a spoon.
Simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally to stop it stick