Rich Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil - زيت زيتون
• 1 small onion (finely chopped) - بصلة
• 3 medium garlic cloves (minced) - فصوص ثوم
• 500 gram tomatoes (chopped) - طماطم
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste - معجون طماطم / صلصة طماطم
• 3/4 cup water - ماء
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar - سكر
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano - أوريجانو/ زعتر
• 1/4 cup cooking cream - كريم الطهي
• 12 leaves basil (chopped) - ريحان
• salt and pepper - ملح و فلفل
• 500 gram pasta - معكرونة
• 1 piece buffalo mozzarella (about 100g) - جبنة موزاريلا جاموسي
• small piece parmesan cheese - جبنة بارميزان

Step by step

1. Heat oil in a large pan and sauté onions on low heat until soft. Add minced garlic and give it another stir.
2. Add chopped tomatoes, increase heat to high, and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Next, add tomato paste, water, sugar and oregano. Cover and leave to simmer on medium/low heat for 15-20 minutes.
4. Using a handheld blender, blend into a creamy sauce. You can freeze the sauce in a suitable container at this point.
5. To finish off the sauce, add a splash of cooking cream, and half of the chopped basil leaves.
6. Cook pasta according to pack instructions until al dente. Drain pasta and add to the sauce immediately.
7. Mix gently and transfer to serving dish. Garnish with extra basil leaves, grated Parmesan and chunks of buffalo mozzarella. Serve immediately.