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Creamy tomato, artichoke, olive and basil pasta

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Ingredients

Preparation method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan, add the onion and fry gently for four minutes, or until softened but not coloured.

  2. Add the sun-blushed tomatoes, roasted artichokes and black olives and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the cream and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the basil leaves and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  3. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions and drain, leaving a little of the cooking liquid in the bottom of the pan. Return to the pan, add the sauce and stir to coat.

  4. Spoon into a bowl and serve with grated parmesan on top.

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