Pappa Al Pomodoro
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Leggo's Traditional Basil Pesto
- Pinch dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup Leggo's Tomato Paste
- 800g can peeled whole tomatoes, undrained
- 1 litre water
- Pinch sugar
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Basil leaves, for garnish
Cooking Method
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add Leggo's Pesto, oregano, salt and pepper and sauté until onion is cooked.
- Add Leggo's Tomato Paste and cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Add undrained tomatoes, water and a pinch of sugar, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Puree and stir in fresh breadcrumbs. Serve drizzled with olive oil and garnish with fresh basil.