Using the back of a wooden spoon, crush half of the tomatoes, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the mixture forms a chunky sauce. Tear in the fresh basil ...

They’re paired with roasted garlic, creamy mascarpone, Parmesan and fresh basil for a perfectly balanced sauce. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Put the cherry tomatoes and rosemary in a ...

You can start with a simple and cheap pot of supermarket basil and turn it into your own large supply to last you all year.

Fresh basil and dollops of ricotta complement the richness and intensity of the sauce. This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for pasta with spicy tomato and pancetta sauce.