Tomato and Basil Sauce with Pasta

Made with tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese and a hint of garlic, this traditional pasta sauce is good served with small pasta shapes.

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Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil		1/2 small potato, peeled and chopped
1/2 very small onion, finely chopped		2 oz (60 g) tinned tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small celery stick, finely chopped		1/2 tsp cream cheese
1/2 small garlic clove, chopped		1/2 tsp grated parmesan
1/4 tsp chopped fresh basil		3 tbsp water
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped		1 tbsp pasta shapes

Prep: 15 min Total: 30 min (Quick)

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1
Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Fry the onion, celery, garlic and basil until soft, about 5 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Add the carrot, potato, tomatoes, cream cheese, parmesan and water to the pan. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the packet and drain well. Puree or mash the sauce to a slightly lumpy texture. Stir in the reserved fried vegetables and extra water if a thinner consistency is preferred.

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