Speedy Tomato Sauce

SERVES: 4

PREPARATION TIME: 5-8 minutes plus marinating 3-4 hours

COOKING TIME: 12 minutes

Ingredient

1 ½ lbs firm ripe tomatoes, skinned and deseeded
6 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 –2 tbsp. basil, shredded evenly

To garnish :

A few sprigs of basil

Method

Cut the tomatoes into thin, even strips. Put them into a non-metallic bowl and add the remaining ingredients, then leave to marinate for 3-4 hours.
Use to flavour your favourite cooked pasta such as spaghetti or tagliatelle. Carefully stir in the sauce and serve at once.

Cook with:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Filippo Berio’s classic, balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Taken from the first cold pressing of the olives, this oil is ideal for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping.