TOMATO PENNE PASTA

An Italian delicacy, with a little twist of Indian flavor gives you the taste as well as pleasure of having homemade pasta within a matter of few minutes. The sauce can be made according to one’s taste and liking of vegetables. There is no need to bake this recipe. To make this we need to do two things. First-> Boil Penne or whatever shape you like. Second is to make its sauce. I am here using simple and famous tomato sauce with some vegetables.  

INGREDIENTS

Penne ½ lb                                     Tomato Paste 4-5 tsp

Italian Herbs 2 tsp                         Tomato (Med Size) 2 Pieces

Onion (Med Size) ½ cup               Salt to taste

Parmesan Cheese 3-4 tsp         Oil 1 tsp

Mix Vegetables (Carrot, Corn, Beans, Brocolli)  ¼ cup

Preparation

Finely cut the mix vegetables, Onion and Tomato.

METHOD

Boil Penne in water till ‘al dente’ or according to the instructions on the packet.

SAUCE

Take a pan, add 1 tsp oil. Let it heat and add 1 tsp Italian herbs to it. It will give a nice aroma. Fry Onion till golden brown. Add Mix vegetables and fry them for 3-4 minutes. Add Tomatoes and cover the pan for another 2-3 minutes. Mix all the vegetables and add tomato paste to it. Add salt to it. Cover the lid and let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Add 1 tsp Italian herbs to it.

In a serving plate, add boiled penne, toss the sauce on top of it and sprinkle parmesan cheese. You can also garnish it with spring onions. 

PS: Sending this entry to Presto Pasta Nights and Lavender Lime. 

and Pari of FoodDelicious