PENNE PASTA IN TOMATO BASIL SAUCE - (Veg)

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

Whole-wheat Penne Pasta (or any penne pasta of your choice) – 500gm

Blanched & Pureed Tomatoes – 6 (large)

Sliced Onions – 2 (medium)

Olive Oil – 4 Tbsp

Chopped Basil leaves – 12 to 15

Yellow Butter – 1 Tbsp

Chilli Flakes – 1 Tsp

Tomato Ketchup – 2 Tbsp

Oregano – 1 ½ Tsp

Grated Cheese for Garnishing

Pepper powder – ½ Tsp

Salt to Taste

Method:

Boil water in a large pan. Add salt and pasta to it once it boils and cook till just done. Wash under the water, drain and keep aside.

In a non-stick pan add olive oil. Then add the onions and sauté till the onions are translucent. Now add the pureed tomatoes and chilli flakes. Saute for some more time. Add pepper powder and tomato ketchup. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Next add the boiled pasta and the basil leaves and mix gently so that the pasta does not break. Continue to cook for 1 minute. Add oregano and butter. Mix well. Garnish with grated cheese.

Serve Hot with Breads.

ENJOY EATING, KEEP COOKING!