Serves 4

Ingredients

25g ( 1 oz ) polyunsaturated margarine
15 ml ( 1 tablespoon ) olive oil
1 medium onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed
450 g ( 1 lb ) ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped
large pinch sugar
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon each of dried oregano , dried
thyme, chopped fresh parsley and chopped fresh basil

Heat the margarine and oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic until softend.
Add the tomatoes to the pan with the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to the boil , then simmer for about 12 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Finally, stir in the herbs. Leave for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to amalgamate.
This sauce is equally delicious served hot or cold.
Dr. Reg Saynor