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Medium
By Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers
Published 1995
We use a ten-year-old balsamic vinegar to colour and flavour the penne. If you don’t, you may need an extra couple of tablespoons.
Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the garlic slivers until light brown. Add a few of the basil leaves and then the tomatoes. Stir and cook gently for 30-40 minutes, until reduced to a thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper and add the remaining basil.
Cook the penne in a generous amount of boiling salted water, drain thoroughly and return to the saucepan with the butter. When