Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🍝 400g penne (dry)
• 🥫 400g canned tomatoes
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic
• 🏺 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 🌿 1 Tbsp parsley
• 🧂 1 Tsp salt
• 🧀 30g parmesan cheese

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the penne until al dente. Reserve a little cooking water.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (do not brown).
3. Add the canned tomatoes and salt. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce along with a splash of the reserved cooking water. Toss well.
5. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve with grated Parmesan.