Name: Spaghetti with red wine and ricotta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram spaghetti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup red wine; 800 gram can crushed tomatoes; 250 gram punnet cherry tomatoes; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 250 gram ricotta

Spaghetti with red wine and ricotta

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

Ingredients

375 gram spaghetti

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 cup red wine

800 gram can crushed tomatoes

250 gram punnet cherry tomatoes

1 cup fresh basil leaves

250 gram ricotta

Method

1.Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water for 8-10 minutes according to packet instructions. Drain well and return to saucepan.

2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Saute garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add wine and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half.

3.Add crushed tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Bring to boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes until thickened and cherry tomatoes are tender. Season to taste.

4.Add sauce to pasta in pan. Stir through most of the basil. Serve topped with ricotta and remaining basil leaves.

Add a little sugar to tomato- based dishes to cut acidity and enhance the flavour.
Note

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