DESI DELIGHT PASTA

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INGREDIENTS:


  • 250g cooked Pasta Penne
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil(Refined oil/cooking oil can be used if olive oil not available)
  • 2 Onions, finely chopped
  • 2 capsicum, finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 Chopped Tomatoes
  • 4 tsp tomato sauce
  • Spices (use these according to taste for mild-medium spice):
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste
HOW TO MAKE:

  • In a large saucepan, bring about 6-8 cups of water to boil (or follow the package directions for cooking the pasta). Add a little salt if you want and add the pasta.
  • Boil the pasta until it's almost cooked; should be soft but still a little chewy. Drain and cool the pasta.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the cumin seeds and fry for a minute.
  • Add the onions and saute on medium heat for 2 minutes. Then add capsicum and carrot with some salt and saute until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add all the spices and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the drained pasta and mix well and cook for a couple minutes.
  • Add 3-4 tsp tomato sauce.
  • Mix well and enjoy it hot!
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINS


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