Pasta with Rich Tomato Sauce

[Supper Dishes]

2 large Spanish onions, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 x 400g/14oz cans of tomatoes, chopped

salt and freshly ground black pepper

285g/10oz pasta butterflies or spirals

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

3 eggs, lightly beaten

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook onions very slowly in the oil for 15-20 minutes, until soft but not coloured.

2. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir well, bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water. When the pasta is cooked, drain it well and rinse with boiling water.

4. Remove the tomato sauce from the heat, check the seasoning, add the basil then gradually pour in the beaten eggs until until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.

5. Mix a little of the sauce with the pasta, pile it on to a serving plate and pour the rest of the salt over it.

6. Serve sprinkled with a little Parmesan cheese.