Smoky Onion & Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 500 g pasta (penne, macaroni or fusilli)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 x 410 g tins chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp BlixSam Pasta Mio
• 2 tsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 10–12 minutes until soft, golden and lightly caramelised.
4. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
6. Sprinkle over the BlixSam Pasta Mio and BlixSam Smoke Craft, allowing the spices to bloom in the onions.
7. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and sugar. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated in the smoky tomato and onion sauce.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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