Pasta in Red Sauce

The taste of adequately cooked fusilli and tomato sauce is a heavenly match. From the tomato sauce to the onion and garlic, the black pepper, herbs, and bay leaves add their own unique taste, making this pasta in red sauce a never-ending experience.

(How to make Pasta in Red Sauce)

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins * Total Time: 40 mins
• For 2 quantities

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups cooked Fusili
• 2 cups lightly boiled and finely chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 7 to 8 pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 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
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh cream

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add bay leaves and black pepper and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.

2. Add onion and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

3. Add capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 1-2 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 bay leaves and discard them.

6. Add the tomato puree, tomato ketchup, oregano, chili flakes and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.

7. Add the cream and mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1-2 minutes, while stirring continuously.

8. Add the fusilli and mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.

9. Serve immediately with garlic bread, garnished with fresh cream and cheese.

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