Tomato and Basil Pasta
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This simple, tasty pasta is made from very ripe ZZ2 Classic Round tomatoes.
Level
BeginnerCategory
- Pork
Cuisine
- Italian
Prep Time
Cooking Time
120 minutesIngredients
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2 kg Very ripe ZZ2 Classic Round tomatoes, de-seeded & chopped
Onions, peeled and roughly sliced
Cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 Handful of basil, plus extra for garnish
100 ml Water
50 ml Olive Oil
Pinch of salt
Sugar
50 g Kalamata Olives
100 g Chorizo, sliced and fried
200 g Pasta of your choice, blanched
500 g Bowtie pasta
50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
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Place the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, water and olive oil into a saucepan and bring to the simmer.
Add a good pinch of salt and sugar.
Reduce heat and allow to simmer very slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
Place in a blender and blend until velvety smooth.
Return to the pot and reheat.
Toss in the olives and chorizo.
Blanch the pasta in boiling water for 2 – 3 minutes, toss through the sauce and serve topped with grated Parmesan.
