Thursday, January 08, 2015

Pasta Arabiatta





Pasta comes in number of shapes and varieties and is of Italian origin.It is anyday preferred as a meal/snack by children as well as adults who have a palate for Italian cuisine. Very easy to make and delicious too.




Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions chopped
2 tsp chopped garlic
2 tomatoes peeled n chopped
1 cup pureed tomato
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano/ pasta seasoning
1/2 tsp vinegar
Salt to taste
2 cups penne/fusili/macaroni
1 tsp paprika
2-3 grated processed cheese.

Cook pasta in boiling water n drain it.
Warm oil in a pan.Saute onions, garlic, green chillies till the onions turn pale. Add tomatoes n saute for 2 mins. Add tomato puree, chilli flakes, basil, oregano, vinegar and salt. Mix well and cook on medium flame. Add pasta and ensure that it is well coated with the sauce. Remove from flame. Garnish with cheese and chilly flakes. Serve hot with garlic bread.