Tomatoes and onion are the basis of so many good pasta sauces. Add your favourite vegetables or a few chilli flakes for some extra kick
Ingredients
- .75g (3oz) dried spaghetti
- 1 finely chopped shallot
- Butter, to sauté
- 8 chopped cherry tomatoes
- 2tbsp olive oil
- Fresh chives, to garnish
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions in a large panful of boiling salted water.
- Drain the spaghetti and reserve about 1tbsp of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, sauté the shallot in a little butter until softened.
- Add the tomatoes and olive oil and cook briefly.
- Mix together the tomato salsa and the reserved pasta water.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add salsa to the spaghetti; mix thoroughly.
- Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkling of fresh chives.
Top Tip for making Spaghetti with tomato salsa for one
For a creamier sauce, stir through 1tbsp of low-fat crème fraîche or extra light cream cheese after you've mixed the tomatoes with the pasta water.
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