Sumptous Brunch - Pasta With Spinach,Tomato And Basil

Pasta With Spinach,Tomato And Basil:

Ingredients:
400g Penne or any other pasta shape, 3 tbsp olive oil,1 tbsp butter,4 large cloves garlic(minced), 1 small onion(finely chopped), 5-6 large tomatoes(cut into thin wedges), 6 tbsp fresh basil leaves(chopped), 3 tbsp lime juice,2 tsp lime peel(grated),6 cups fresh ypung spinach leaves,1/4 cup tomato puree, 1/2 tsp sugar,1 tsp hot chilli flakes or to taste,4 tbsp grated cheese,salt and pepper to season.

Method:
Cook Penne in a lot of salted water until al dente.Drain, retaining 1 cup cooking liquid.Toss Penne in 1/2 tsp olive oil and set aside to keep warm.Heat the remaining oil in a pan, stir in onions and saute until transparent.Add garlic and saute for another 2-3 minutes.Add tomatoes,tomato puree, sugar, 4 tbsp basil and chilli flakes, saute for another 4-5 minutes.Stir in lime juice and lime peel, season well with slat and pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes.Stir in spinach, stir-fry for 2 minutes.Add the pasta and 1 cup of cooking liquid, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes, add the butter and toss well. Once the butter melts, sprinkle with the remaining basil and 2 tbsp grated cheese.Toss well.Remove and serve immediately on individual plates, sprinkle the remaining grated cheese.