Spaghetti Arrabiata

Instructions

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil on the hob. Meanwhile, continue with the next steps.
2. Heat the olive oil in an acid-proof pan (e.g. stainless steel or Teflon).
3. Cut the garlic into thin slices.
4. Cook the garlic in the oil until lightly browned. Add the sardines and tomato purée. Fold well into the oil and leave to reduce slightly.
5. Add the chilli flakes.
6. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes soften slightly and.
7. Now add the tinned tomatoes. Allow to reduce slowly until the pasta is al-dente. If you are not using fresh basil, add the dry basil here.
8. The water for the pasta should now be boiling. Put the spaghetti in well-salted water. Cook al dente and add to the now slightly reduced tomato sauce.
9. Serve with some fresh basil and optionally grated Parmesan cheese.