Vegetarian, gluten free, nut freeMakes enough for 250-400g uncooked pasta, depending on how saucy you like your pastaThis recipe uses Australian measures. Use heaping teaspoons for US, Canadian and UK teaspoonsServes 4-6
2tablespoonsred wineoptional but really adds flavour
1small bunch fresh oregano
1/2bunch fresh basilreserve the remaining to finish
1teaspoonmaple syrup or honey
1/2– 1 teaspoon dried sage
1-2teaspoonssmoked paprikafor flavour and colour
1/4teaspoondried oregano
1/4teaspoonasafoetida powderoptional but delicious
Salt and pepperto taste
1/2cup125ml water
2tablespoonsgarlic infused ghee or oil
Instructions
Blend together all the ingredients except the ghee. Add the mixture to a saucepan and cook over a low heat for 5-10 minutes. You can slow cook this mixture as long as you like, but you might need to add more liquid.
Just before you finish cooking, add the ghee and stir to melt and combine. Leaving the ghee just cooked helps it retain the garlic flavour.
Serve over pasta with the remaining basil and some freshly grated parmesan.