Basic Ragu

• 1 Onion Finely Diced
• 3 Garlic Cloves puréed
• 6 tomatoes
• a sprig of Thyme
• a sprig of rosemary
• salt and pepper to season
• oil (for cooking)
• juice of one lemon
• 150g butter beans
• 100g green olives (cut into rings)
• 25g spinach

1- Cut the tomatoes in half, add the herbs and season well. roast at 180'c for 10 minutes, when cooked transfer to food processor to turn into a puree'.

2- Meanwhile in a oiled pan, cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes till translucent.

3- Add the tomato puree to the onion and heat up.

4- drain and wash the butter beans. when the tomato mix is heated up add the butter beans. let the mix cook for 5 minutes while you prep the olives if you haven't already done so.

5- add lemon juice and taste to adjust the acidity.

6- Now add the olives and cook till hot.

7- lastly, add the spinach and wilt down. season to taste and serve promptly.