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Tomato Pasta | Red Sauce Pasta | Pasta in Red Sauce

Tomato Pasta or Red sauce pasta is a perfect breakfast idea and a simplest recipe. Pastas are tossed in a quick tomato sauce and enhanced with the flavor of herbs. It is quick to make and uses really simple ingredients. It will surely put a smile of kid’s face. It could be a quick and easy dinner recipe. This recipe  doesn’t need lots of veggies.

Here I use tomatoes and capsicum but red peppers, cabbage and green beans would be great additions too. Feel free to change the herbs and spices. I have added the seasoning and black pepper powder which is a lovely combination too. Because of using only tomatoes, red pasta will be very tangy so here is no need to add any vinegar or lemon juice.

To cook this pasta, we need red sauce. This pasta sauce has just four main ingredients onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and sugar. I have used here fusilli pasta but you may use any type of pasta. Pastas are available in different shapes and sizes like penne, macaroni, farfalle, rotini or spaghetti. You can also use whole wheat flour made pastas. You may add cheese or cream to make it creamier.

Just for a change prepare tomato pasta for dinner and enjoy with your family.

Try other pasta recipes:
Fusilli Pasta
Macaroni Pasta
Masala Pasta

Tomato Pasta

Course:  Snacks
Cuisine:  Indo-Italian
Prep Time:  15 minutes
Cook Time:  20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For Red sauce:

1 medium size onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
Salt to taste
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. oil

For Pasta:

2 cup Fusilli Pasta
1 tbsp oil
¼ capsicum, finely chopped
1 tomato, pureed
½ tsp. red chilli powder
¼ tsp. black pepper powder
½ tsp. herbs
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Making Red Sauce:

Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sautee till the onions become translucent and raw aroma goes away.


Add chopped tomatoes, salt and sugar. Cook till tomatoes become soft and mushy.


Turn off flame. Let it be cool. When the mixture cools down, blend into a smooth paste.

Making Pasta:

In a pan, boil enough water along with ½ tsp. salt. When water comes to boil, add pasta. Begin to boil pasta on medium to high flame.


Boil for 10 minutes or till pasta becomes soft. Keep stirring so that it will not stick at the bottom.
Once it has done, drain off the water and keep aside.


Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add tomato puree and sauté until oil starts to separate from sides.


Add chopped capsicum, red chilli powder and black pepper powder.


Sauté for a minute.


Now add pasta, salt and red sauce. Mix well to combine.


Now add herbs and toss. Turn off the flame.


Serve and enjoy with your kids.

Tips:

  • To make this pasta, no need to add vinegar and soya sauce.
  • You may use tomato sauce instead of red sauce.
  • You may add some cheese to make it creamier.
  • To make it more spicy, add green chillies.

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