Thursday, August 06, 2015

Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Tomato Basil pasta is an Italian dish.
Youngsters love pasta. So do many adults of course :D

Ingredients needed are:

  • Penne pasta- 250 grams
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1 capsicum
  • 6-7 garlic pods
  • 2 tsp of basil (dry) or you can use fresh basil leaves as a topping
  • 1 tsp of thyme 
  • 1 tsp of onion powder
  • 1 tsp of oregano
  • 1/2cup of Parmesan cheese 
  • Salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • 3 tsp of butter
  • Olive oil 3 tsp

Procedure:

  • Boil the pasta, drain the water and keep it aside, Mix olive oil into the pasta so that they don't stick to each other.
  • Take a pan and heat 3 tbsp of butter, to that first add the chopped garlic, & then add the tomatoes and cook them well. Cook for 15 minutes in medium flame.
  • Then add dry basil, thyme, oregano, onion powder and chopped capsicum (bell peppers) and cook it for another 5 minutes.
  • Now add the cheese and let it melt completely.
  • Now at this point add the boiled pasta to the tomato gravy and toss it thoroughly.
  • Make sure the sauce and cheese spread uniformly and no lumps are formed anywhere.
  • Add 2 tsp of oil from the top and toss it all together.
  • Garnish with chilly flakes and basil from top and serve hot.
Optional: You can grate any cheese of your choice and add it on the top to make it more yummy.

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