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