Pasta with olive oil, fresh herbs and tomatoes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
25gramsButter; (1oz)
4tablespoonsOlive oil
1Onion; finely diced
1Clove garlic; crushed
2tablespoonsFinely chopped fresh herbs eg parsley; rosemary, oregano
1teaspoonDried crushed chillies
5Plum or vine ripened tomatoes; cut into thin
; wedges
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
250gramsFusilli bucati corti; (8oz)
Freshly grated parmesan cheese to serve

Directions

Melt the butter with the oil in a frying pan, stir in the onion and gently fry until softened but not browned.

Add the garlic, herbs and crushed chillies, gently fry for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and turn the heat down to low. Add seasoning to taste, leave to heat through stirring occasionally taking care not to break up the tomatoes.

Cook the pasta following instructions on the pack. When cooked, drain well and carefully mix with the sauce.

Notes Serve immediately with plenty of parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

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NOTES : A light, slightly spicy pasta dish which makes an excellent lunch, starter or supper dish.

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.