5:2 Diet - Simple Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 leaves basil fresh finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil 
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 3 servings grinding of salt & pepper black good
• 1 tbsp tomato purée 
• 400 g tomatoes chopped

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the onion and garlic.
2. Saute the onion until it is soft and translucent. If it sticks a little, add a splash of water.
3. Add the tomatoes and tomato puree and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until thick.
4. Season with salt and pepper and add the fresh basil.
5. Serve over freshly cooked pasta.