Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Tomato and Basil Pasta

Pasta cooked in a spicy tomato,pepper and basil sauce



    INGREDIENTS-
    • Penne pasta-100 gm 
    • Tomato-2
    • Chopped jalepeno- 1.5 tsp
    • Capsicum-1/2 cup
    • Fresh basil-10
    • Chili flakes-1 tsp
    • Oregano-1/2 tsp
    • Salt-1 tsp
    • Cornflour-1 tsp
    • Olive oil-1.5 tbsp
    • Tomato ketchup-1 tbsp
    • Grated cheese-1 tbsp
    PROCEDURE-
    1. In a big pan boil sufficient water and season it with 1 tsp of salt.
    2. When water start boiling add pasta in it and cook al dente or as per the instruction on the package.
    3. Drain when done and wash with cold water and apply 2 tsp of oil on it to avoid them sticking together.
    4. Take 1/3 cup water and mix 1.5 tsp of corn starch in it and keep aside.
    5. Heat olive oil in a a pan,add chopped jalepenos and tomatoes.
    6. Cook for a minute and then add chopped capsicum and saute for a minute.
    7. Add salt,chili flakes, oregano,basil and cornflour slury and mix well.
    8. Now add the boiled pasta,chopped fresh basil and tomato ketchup and cook for a minute.
    9. Garnish with grated cheese and a pinch of oregano and serve hot

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