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Penne Vodka Tomato Sauce

Serves: 6

Notes

A fabulous stand by recipe for those occasions when you are suddenly descended upon and want to prepare something special in a hurry.

Ingredients

• 1 packet penne (or other tubular pasta)
• 1 425g can tinned tomatoes
• 2 tsp concentrated tomato paste
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic (optional)
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp chilli sauce or chopped fresh chilli
• 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method

Boil pasta in lots of lightly salted water until just cooked. It should still be al dente. Chop onion and garlic finely and cook gently in the olive oil. Once onion and garlic has softened, stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, chilli and nutmeg. Break up tomatoes and allow mixture to cook for 15 minutes or so until it has a good, thick consistency. Season to taste. Mix in pasta and allow to warm through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.