Arrabbita Vegan Sauce

By á-4939

Ingredients

• oil for frying
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• a handful of whole Greek or Mediterranean olives, chopped (optional)
• 1 small chilli, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 14oz tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp vegan butter
• 1 tsp agave
• salt to taste
• extra olive oil for drizzling
• extra olive or two, for garnishing (optional)
• fresh parsley, or basil, for garnishing

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat your saucepan, and fry the garlic in olive oil for a few moments. Then add the chopped chili and chopped olives (if using), followed by the tomato paste a few moments later. Stir for a minute on a low heat, but be careful not to burn the garlic.
2.Next, add the remaining ingredients, except only half the chopped tomatoes . Lower the heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
3.Then add the remaining tomatoes, cover, and simmer for a further 20 minutes or so, until the sauce is an orange-reddish color.
4.Serve with spaghetti or other pasta of your choice, cooked a little al dente. Taste the sauce for salt before serving.
5.Garnish with fresh herbs, and a couple of black olives