Name: Farfalle with Tomato Sauce
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
4 oz Grated Cheese (optional)
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot or 1/2 large carrot, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 can whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 tsp tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

STEP 1
Put on apron and wash hands.
STEP 2
Make sure all working surfaces are clean and safe.
STEP 3
Get out equipment and measure 2 glasses of water into saucepan, start to boil for the pasta.
STEP 4
Add the pasta and make sure the cooker is on medium heat.
STEP 5
Pour olive oil into frying pan and begin to fry on medium heat.
STEP 6
Begin to chop the onion, garlic, carrots and pepper (diced).
STEP 7
When the oil begins to sizzle in the pan add all the ingredients you have chopped, one by one carefully. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
STEP 8
Once the vegetables are cooking nicely add half of the tinned tomatoes into the frying pan and mix immediately. If neccesary add the tomatoe puree to give a hint of flavour.
STEP 9
Check on the pasta. If ready take out place into a colander to drain out the water, then place onto dish. If not ready wait a few more minutes then do the above.
STEP 10
Keep on stirring the vegetables and sauce, if necessary add a little bit of water to keep it cooking into a saucy mixture. Add your mixed herbs, salt and pepper.
STEP 11
Finely add to the pasta. Serve with cheese (optional)and enjoy.

Farfalle with Tomato Sauce