Pasta, tomato, mushroom and courgette

Season
UK: August

Ingredients

 * pasta
 * plum tomatoes
 * mushrooms
 * courgette
 * fresh basil
 * fresh parsley
 * fresh thyme
 * seasoning
 * olive oil

Note on quantities: The sauce should be a balance between the tomatoes, courgette and mushroom. Then the sauce and the pasta should be satisfyingly balanced.

Equipment

 * large frying pan / wok to combine sauce and pasta
 * small frying pan
 * saucepan to boil the pasta
 * masher

Preparation

 * quarter tomatoes
 * cut courgette and mushroom into wedges
 * pick and chop herbs so's ready to add

Method

 * 1) cook the pasta, meanwhile
 * 2) fry the tomatoes and chopped parsley in olive oil in the large frying pan, and when begin to soften mash slightly
 * 3) separately fry the mushroom with the thyme, when cooked add to the tomatoes
 * 4) fry the courgette wedges till beginning to brown on both sides, at the last minute add the basil, then add to the tomato sauce
 * 5) drain the cooked pasta and add to the sauce to get a satisfying balance, then mix thoroughly

Serve and options

 * with grated cheese
 * option: add chopped garlic to the tomato and parsley