Ingredients

• Olive or canola oil spray
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 825 g can crushed tomatoes
• 250 ml (1 cup) MAGGI All Natural Chicken or Vegetable Liquid Stock
• 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
• 1½ teaspoons dried basil
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1½ teaspoons caster sugar
• 500 g penne pasta

Method

1. Spray a large saucepan with oil and heat.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until just soft and transparent.
3. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and stock.
5. Increase heat to medium, cover and bring to the boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, uncover, and stir in herbs, pepper and sugar.
7. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
8. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packet instructions.
9. Drain and serve topped with the sauce.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.