Spinach, Olive and Chilli Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients

• 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 chilies, 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)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil and cook the garlic and onion gently until the onion is transparent.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes, paste, chillies, herbs and pepper and heat stirring until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

3. 3

   Add the olives, and heat until the sauce reaches desired consistency.

4. 4

   Stir through the spinach until warmed through.

5. 5

   Serve over any pasta you enjoy.

6. 6

   I sometimes add maybe 200g of chicken breast strips at the stage where you fry the onions.