LINGUINE MARINARA

Rich Italian meal for the soul.

INGREDIENTS Marinara sauce

30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 onion, diced

400ml tomato passata or tomato purée

1 large tomato, peeled and chopped

7.5ml (1 tsp) dried oregano

7.5ml (1 tsp) dried basil

60ml (cup) ready-made roasted red peppers, chopped

150g whole baby clams

Salt and pepper, to taste

Other ingredients

454g linguine

Parmesan cheese, grated, to serve

Fresh basil leaves, to garnish

METHOD

For the sauce, heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic and onion until translucent. Stir in the remaining ingredients, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesn't burn or stick.

Cook the linguine in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes and drain.

Serve the pasta hot, topped with the sauce, with parmesan sprinkled over and fresh basil to garnish.

Serves 4