Spicy, Rich Tomato Sauce | A Take on Arrabiata

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Everyone says homemade is best, tomato sauce is no exception. Unlike store bought, making heaps of tomato sauce at home is also super cheap. Even better, it is ridiculous quick and hassle free to make. Omit the chilli and red pepper for a classic tomato sauce. These add ins given of course extra heat, and the peppers add some sweetness. For an even quicker sauce, use a hand-held mixer or simple leave chunky. Personally, I love the smoothness of the this sauce, plus you get the lovely restaurant style creaminess. The lovely colour of this sauce illustrates just how full of flavour it is.

Ingredients 
- 2 tins of tomato
- 2 roasted red peppers, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp of dried basil
- 3 birds-eye chillies, or a pinch of chilli flakes
- 2 small red onions

You will also need a blender


Preparation 

1. Cut the onions in half, then into thin half moons. 
2. Sauté the onions in a large pan or pot on a medium high heat. You will need a reasonable glug of olive oil. 
3. Once the onions have softened, crush in the garlic, dried basil, red pepper and chilli. 
4. Continue to cook the ingredients until the raw garlic smell dissipates. 
5. Then, add the two tins of tomato. 
6. Let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes. 
7. Once the sauce has finished simmering, blend until smooth. 
8. Enjoy with pasta or even as a thickened tomato sauce. Alternatively, poach the eggs in the tomato sauce for about 4 minutes or until the yolks have set and serve with good quality bread. 
9. Enjoy!