Tomato sauce (for pasta/fish etc)

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Step 1

Chop the garlic and fry gently in olive oil with either some chopped basil stalks or a good pinch of dried oregano and a whole fresh chilli (pierce it once so it doesn't explode when frying)

Step 2

Add 2 tins of plum tomatoes, leaving the tomatoes whole

Step 3

Lightly season with salt and pepper and gently simmer for 30m

Step 4

Remove the chilli

Step 5

Break and mush the tomatoes with a soon. Season carefully with more salt and pepper and add a tiny swig of red wine vinegar.

Step 6

For pasta sauce: Add a big handful of torn fresh basil and a nice swig of balsamic vinegar, a good knob of butter and a handful of grated parmesan.