Sunday, 8 May 2011

TOMATO MACARONI



Ingredients:

200 grms macaroni or any pasta
1 onion sliced
½ cup capsicum cut into pieces
3 tsp olive oil
3 tbs grated parmesan cheese
Little parsely chopped
1 tsp salt

For the sauce:
1 ½ cups tomato puree
½ tsp chillie flakes
½ tsp basil
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp sugar
Salt to taste

Method:
In a big pot add 2 litres of water, 1 tsp oil and salt.
Boil for about 8 minutes or till the pasta is al dente.
Drain the pasta and keep aside.

In a thick bottomed pan, heat the 2 tsp oil.
Add in the onions and capsicum and cook for a minute.
Now add in the tomato puree and cook till the moisture evaporates.
Now add in the herbs, sugar , salt and the chillie flakes.
Mix well, add in ¼ cup of water and cook for 10 seconds.
Add the cooked pasta and toss well.
Remove to a serving dish, garnish with cheese and parsely.
You can serve this pasta with fried potato wedges, steamed veges, or salad.

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