Spinach, Olive And Chilli Tomato Sauce For Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion
• 2 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes (you could use canned)
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 -2 small chile, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (i use 1 tablespoon fresh)
• black pepper
• 40 g kalamata olives, pits removed and chopped
• 2 cups spinach (wash well and remove the tough stems)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil and cook the garlic and onion gently until the onion is transparent.
• 2 add the tomatoes, paste, chillies, herbs and pepper and heat stirring until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
• 3 add the olives, and heat until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
• 4 stir through the spinach until warmed through.
• 5 serve over any pasta you enjoy.
• 6 i sometimes add maybe 200g of chicken breast strips at the stage where you fry the onions.