Classic Tomato Pasta

Method

1. Cook your pasta according to the packaging.
2. Meanwhile, peel and roughly chop your carrot, onion, and garlic. If you have a micro chopper (tiny food processor) use this to blend these ingredients finely. If not, use a sharp knife to chop into tiny pieces.
3. Heat a large pan (that will ultimately fit all of the ingredients inc. pasta) and add the oil.
4. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Stir continuously ensuring that the mix doesn’t stick to the base of the pan.
5. Add the basil and oregano and stir for 1 minute.
6. Add the tomato puree and mix well, then add the red wine, lemon juice, and vinegar, stirring well. Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture starts to dry out.
7. Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cook for a further 5 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
8. Quarter the mushrooms and add these to the pan. Mix well.
9. Season and taste, adjusting as desired. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
10. Drain your pasta and add this to the sauce, cook for a further 5 minutes.
11. Finally, add the spinach and cook for between 2-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.