Pasta spirals with fresh tomato sauce

NZ Woman's Weekly 14/2/2010

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Serves 4

An easy, delicious and economical mid-week meal as part of the 'What's For Dinner?' series.

2 tbsp	Olive oil
1	Onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	Garlic, crushed and chopped
6	Tomatoes, large ripe, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tsp	Sugar
1	Salt & freshly ground pepper, to season
350 g	Pasta spirals, dried
¼ cup	Black olives
1	Parmesan cheese, freshly shaved, to serve
1 handful	Basil, to serve

Heat a saucepan, add oil, onion and garlic, then cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes until onion is softened but not coloured.
Add tomatoes and sugar, then cook over a medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes until reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
At the same time, cook pasta in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, or according to packet instructions, until al dente. Drain well and serve topped with fresh tomato sauce and scattered with olives, parmesan and basil.