Food and Cooking : Fresh tomato and herb pasta

Food and Cooking :  Fresh tomato and herb pasta
Serves 4
Prep 10 minutes Cook 12 minutes

375g dried penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1kg ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon caster sugar
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
1/3  cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions until tender. Drain.

2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion has softened. Add tomato. sugar and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in oregano and basil.

3 Add pasta to tomato mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve.