Orlando Bloom's Pasta Au Pistou

Ingredients

• 450 g spaghetti
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to directions until al dente, then drain and rinse. Pour the pasta back into the saucepan, and replace the lid to keep warm.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor, combine the parsley, basil, garlic, Parmesan, salt and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Process to a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a medium frying pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until soft.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and season, adding the brown sugar and cook for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and stir in the herb mixture. Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.