Spaghetti with Plum Tomatoes and Basil

Makes 4 portions

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1 onion, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon of brown sugar

1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar

1 clove of garlic, crushed

A handful of basil leaves, torn into pieces

4 ripe plum tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1x 400g (14oz) tin of chopped tomatoes

200g (7oz) of spaghetti

Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion for five minutes until softened but not   coloured. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the remaining ingredients, (except the spaghetti, which you boil separately, see below) cover with a lid and cook over a medium heat for about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the timing instructions on the packet. Drain and serve topped with the sauce.

N.B. You can use any type of pasta for this simple and wholesome recipe.

         The sauce can be frozen separately if necessary

Try involving the children when cooking / preparing meals. Even if they just have a small job, which could be their very own special job! When children play a part in creating meals, they tend to enjoy eating it more. Not only that, its educational for them too. Have fun!