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Creamy Tomato & Basil Pasta

Name: Creamy Tomato & Basil Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and grated 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tsp sundried tomato paste 1 tbsp tomato puree Small handful fresh basil leaves 1 - 2 tbsp double cream Dash of sugar (to taste, optional) 150g shell pasta

Everyone will love this Creamy Tomato & Basil Pasta dish. Follow this quick and easy recipe for a mid-week winning dinner the whole family can enjoy.

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Nut-free

Vegetarian

: Prep Time: 10 minutes
: Cook Time: 15 - 20 minutes
: Makes: 3 - 4 portions
: Great for: 12-18 Months , 18 Months-2 Years , Kids 2-4 Years , Kids 4+ Years

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and grated
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
1 tsp sundried tomato paste
1 tbsp tomato puree
Small handful fresh basil leaves
1 - 2 tbsp double cream
Dash of sugar (to taste, optional)
150g shell pasta

Method

Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and carrot and fry for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
Meanwhile cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water according to the packet instructions.
When the onion and carrot are cooked add the tomatoes, tomato puree, sundried tomato paste and seasoning. Bring up to the boil, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the basil, cream and dash of sugar if using (this takes away the acidity in the tomato sauce). Whiz until smooth using a hand blender. Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce.