Mr. Ox's "Pasta" Sauce's

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Once in a while Mr. Ox dons the apron and shoves me out of the kitchen. His "go to meals" used to be pasta, but alas, being the bossy boots I am, he now smothers green veggies with his amazing pasta sauces. Both are adapted from Jamie Oliver recipes, the tuna is my favourite while Mr. Ox prefers the creamy one.

Tuna Sauce
1 large can of good quality tuna in oil
1 large red onion diced
1/2 of a lemon
1 400g can of canned tomatoes
1 fresh red chili, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt to taste
safflower oil

Fry the onion in the oil until translucent. Drain tuna and add to onion, stir to break up a little, then add the cinnamon, chili and zest of half the lemon. Stir to combine then add can of tomato. Heat through then add the juice of half a lemon. Serve over steamed greens.


Courgette Carbonara
4 small courgettes, cut in half and then sliced on the diagonal
3-4 rashers good quality bacon cut into small chunks
200ml organic cream
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 a handful of freshly ground parmesan cheese
small amount of organic butter
small handful of thyme leaves

Fry the bacon in a fry ban with a small amount of butter. When the bacon is starting to colour and crisp up, add the cut courgettes. Add a good amount of ground black pepper and thyme leaves then stir to coat the courgette in the bacon. Cook until courgette is soften and lightly golden. Turn the heat down and add the cream. Stir and then add the grated parmesan. Cook until the sauce thickens a little then serve over steamed greens.