Pasta In Red Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blanched and finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 bayleaves
  • 6 to 8 peppercorns (kalimirch)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp readymade tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cream

For The Garnish

  • 1 tbsp fresh cream
  • 1 tbsp grated processed cheese

Instruction

1. Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the bayleaves and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
2. Add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
3. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the bayleaves and discard them.
6. Add the tomato purée, tomato ketchup, oregano, chilli flakes and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
7. Add the cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
8. Add the fusilli, toss gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 more minutes, while stirring continuously.
9. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream and cheese.

पास्ता इन रेड सॉस (Pasta In Red Sauce)