Rich Tomato Sauce

• Yields 500 ml sauce, enough for 700 g dried pasta
• 4

Fry the garlic in the oil until golden brown (it’s ready when you start to become nervous of burning it, but before you actually do), then add the chilli, tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently until the sauce is very thick, and the oil has all risen to the top. If your spoon (which you must use frequently – the thicker the sauce, the greater the risk of burning) is small and wo