Side Dishes

Penne Red Sauce Pasta

152

Kids Love Pasta

4
ngredients
1 1/2 cups cooked Penne Pasta
2 cups blanched and finely chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 bayleaves (tejpatta)
6 to 8 black 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 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
Method Heat the olive in a broad non-stick pan, add the bayleaves and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Remove the bayleaves and discard them. Add the tomato purée, tomato ketchup, oregano, chilli flakes and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Add the Penne Pastai, toss gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 more minutes, while stirring continuously. Garnish with fresh cream and cheese and serve immediately with garlic bread.
Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
677mg
28% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
37g
12% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV