How to make a simple pasta sauce

The quality of the tomatoes used in a simple pasta sauce makes a real difference. Starting with the best quality, authentic ingredients will give a superior result to dishes, even when cooking the simplest pasta sauces.

Many chefs use tinned tomatoes rather than fresh to create their simple pasta sauces, because of the intense flavour. And for convenience, canned tomatoes can be stored and used at any time of the year, regardless of seasonality.

1. Finely dice 2 medium-sized onions and 2 cloves of garlic.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of Napolina Olive Oil to a large pan.
3. Add the onions and garlic and gently fry for 10 minutes until soft.
4. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
5. Add 2 cans of Napolina Plum Tomatoes or Passata and 1 tablespoon of Napolina Double Concentrate Tomato Purée.
6. Simmer the tomato mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, and break down any larger tomato pieces with the back of a spoon or fork.
7. Tear a handful of basil leaves, add them to your tomato pasta sauce and simmer for 1 more minute.
8. Gently pour your pasta into your tomato pasta sauce, fold it through, and serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Bellisimo!

Want to know more? Read Nonna’s secrets to authentic Italian tomato sauce.