Penne Pasta In Tomato Sauce

One pot meals are my favourites and pasta is no exception. Pasta is one dish I can eat for all 3 meals a day. I remember I started making pasta when I found out that my husband is so fond of pasta dishes made at home. I have tried several recipes of tomato sauce before settling down with this one which is so easy to make and tastes delicious.

I prefer making pasta with penne pasta because the sauce gets nicely filled up inside the pasta which makes it extra delicious. Now off to the easy pasta recipe.

What you will need:

• Penne pasta- 1 cup(200 g app)(I have used whole wheat pasta)
• Onion-1 finely chopped
• Tomato-5 small
• Garlic - 2 tbsp finely chopped
• Cheese - 4 tbsp grated
• Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Chilli flakes- 1 tsp
• Tomato ketchup- 1 tbsp
• Mixed herbs/ pasta seasoning- 1 tsp
• Salt- as needed
• Olive oil- 1 tbsp

How To:

1. Blanch the tomatoes in a large pan for about 5-7 mins untill the skin peels off. Let it cool down . Remove the skin and puree it.

 

2. Cook the pasta in boiling water along with salt for 15- 20 mins. (The cooking time differs for each brand.Refer the pack for instructions). Heat oil in a kadai. Add garlic. Fry for 10 seconds. Add onions. Fry for a minute.

 

3. Add the tomato puree, red chilli powder, salt and half a cup of water. Close with lid and cook for   5 -7 mins in medium flame.

 

4. When the sauce thickens, add tomato ketchup, mixed herbs and chilli flakes.Mix well and check for salt and adjust.

 

5. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the pan. Add grated cheese and mix well.

 

Hot and delicious pasta is ready to be served.

P.S:

• I have used whole wheat pasta. Thats why it looks more yellow in colour rather than orange.
• You can add more cheese if you like or if you are making for kids.