Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 None onion, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped finely
  • 1 - 28 oz can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 lb ricotta cheese
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 None dried red chili pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 lb pappardelle
  • 4 oz arugula
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • For the tomato sauce, heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and saute onions and garlic. Add tomatoes, season to taste then add sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat.
  • For the ricotta, preheat the broiler. Mix ricotta with remaining oil, oregano and chili then spread evenly in a baking dish. Broil for 4-7 mins.
  • Meanwhile, cook pappardelle in boiling salted water according to package directions and drain. Mix pasta with tomato sauce and arugula. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and crumbled ricotta.