Spoilt tomato sugo

Name: Spoilt tomato sugo
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2-4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 8 tomatoes; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 3 anchovy fillets (optional); 1 tbsp salted capers, rinsed; 2 tbsp parsley, basil, or whatever soft herbs you have; 

October 13, 2014

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:2-4

This recipe is a great way of using up tomatoes that are a little past their prime and is a great base for many types of dishes including pasta, beans, fish and chicken. Add black olives or dried chilli flakes if you like.

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
8 tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3 anchovy fillets (optional)
1 tbsp salted capers, rinsed
2 tbsp parsley, basil, or whatever soft herbs you have

Method

1. Cut out any severely damaged bits of tomato and discard, then chop the rest. I don't bother peeling or seeding them, but use everything.
2. Heat the olive oil and gently fry the garlic. Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, anchovy and capers and half a cupful of water, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until nice and thick. Taste for sea salt and pepper. Chop the parsley or basil, and stir through.

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