Posted on
22 August 2013
by
Anjana Chaturvedi
Tomato and Basil Pasta
Ingredients
Penne pasta-100 gm
Tomato-2
Chopped jalepeno- 1.5 tsp
Capsicum-1/2 cup
Fresh basil-10
Chili flakes-1 tsp
Oregano-1/2 tsp
Salt-1 tsp
Cornflour-1 tsp
Olive oil-1.5 tbsp
Tomato ketchup-1 tbsp
Grated cheese-1 tbsp
Preparation
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In a big pan boil sufficient water and season it with 1 tsp of salt.
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When water start boiling add pasta in it and cook al dente or as per the instruction on the package.
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Drain when done and wash with cold water and apply 2 tsp of oil on it to avoid them sticking together.
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Take 1/3 cup water and mix 1.5 tsp of corn starch in it and keep aside.
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Heat olive oil in a a pan,add chopped jalepenos and tomatoes.
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Cook for a minute and then add chopped capsicum and saute for a minute.
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Add salt,chili flakes, oregano,basil and cornflour slury and mix well.
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Now add the boiled pasta,chopped fresh basil and tomato ketchup and cook for a minute.
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Garnish with grated cheese and a pinch of oregano and serve hot.
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