2tablespoonsred wine optional but really adds flavour
1small bunch fresh oregano
1/2bunch fresh basil reserve the remaining to finish
1teaspoonmaple syrup or honey
1/2– 1 teaspoon dried sage
1-2teaspoonssmoked paprika for flavour and colour
1/4teaspoondried oregano
1/4teaspoonasafoetida powder optional but delicious
Salt and pepper to taste
2tablespoons* garlic infused ghee or oil
To finish:
400ggluten free pasta shape of choice
2-3tablespoons* mascarpone
Finely and freshly grated parmesanto finish
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. This sauce spits quickly and easily, so keep a lid on while you’re not stirring it.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in well salted water as per the package instructions.
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.
Drain the cooked pasta (reserving some pasta water in case you need it) and return it to the cooking pot. Pour over the pasta sauce and stir to combine, then add the mascarpone. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (I sometimes like to add a squeeze of lemon). You can stir through a handful of finely and freshly grated vegetarian parmesan (yes, it exists) here too.
Serve with a little extra parmesan and the remaining 1/2 bunch of basil.