Puttanesca sauce

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
• 1 onion, chopped
• large handful of pitted olives
• 1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
• 4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 handful fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. heat a little olive oil in a pan over a low heat and add the garlic. After a minute or so add the chili flakes. Keep adding the rest of the ingredients in this way except the basil. Cook over a low heat for around ten minutes then add the basil. Cook for around another 15 minutes until you have a fairly thick sauce. Serve with your choice of dish.