A little red wine vinegar adds some zing! If you have Jamie's Dinners, the tomato sauce in the family tree section is excellent. The basic sauce is great and he suggests lots of variations too. I've tried it with pasta, fish, and prawns and have had rave reviews.

thanx everybody on that one!

i imagine im offending some italian ragu recipies but sometimes i cheat by adding tomatoe ketup to the sauce.

also, a splash of cream or milk gives a brilliant texture

This is a tomato sauce I do thats quick and easy. I usually have this with a sundried tomato and basil pasta thats dried, yes, its dried! LOL!

In a large pot/pan add a big drizzle of olive oil. let it sizzle for a minute. Add a large can of stewed tomatoes. I sometimes add a fresh one to this if its hanging around, diced. Lower the temp to med. Add fresh garlic that's been minced, let it saute away for a few min. Now add a splash of white wine and reduce for a few min. I like to add a sprinkle of sugar to this as I don't like it too acidic. Add your herbs, like fresh Italian parsley, and basil. Stir to combine. I also add a bit of chicken stock if you need to add a little liquid... after you pasta is cooked and just drained, add to your tomato sauce and grate some fresh parmesan into the dish and stir to combine. If you have reduced a little too much, prior to adding your pasta, reserve a bit of the pasta water to add to the final stirring. I dont know if this is really authentic but I think it's a great side dish or a main if you are grilling some chicken or? on the side sliced up. I usually have this with a big salad and/or grilled veggies. Play around with the sauce to your liking. I suggest that when you are happy with the sauce add the herbs at the very end.