Easy Tomato Pasta
I know I have been away for way too long. I do have a reason (aka excuse), of course. Err.. Work! Anyway, I am back with yet another dish which I have been wanting to make for a long time. Pasta!! I think this can pass off as one of the easiest things I made and came out great though it was a first attempt.What I Used:
Pasta (boiled with little salt) - 1 cup
Tomatoes - 2 medium
Onions - 1, finely diced
Crushed garlic - 6 cloves
Crushed red chillies - 3
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Capsicum - half
Oil - 1 tbsp
How I Made It:
1. Saute onions and garlic in oil till golden brown.
2. Add pepper and crushed chillies and fry for a min.
3. Make a puree out of the tomatoes and add to the above mixture, along with the capsicum. Boil for 3 mins.
4. Add the boiled pasta and keep on fire for another 2-3 mins. Add salt to taste.
It was slightly bland, but it was great for dinner. If you have any suggestions in making pasta dishes more flavourful, do let me know. Adding cheese would be a last option, since its not too healthy (though I love cheese!).
Sending this over to Presto Pasta Night. Thank you KayKat for reminding me of this wonderful event where I can share my recipe :)
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That is a perfect comforting food :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to have it, after a long tiring day!!
Looks good N... For increasing the flavor, you could try making it more "saucy".. Adding cream to the sauce, or sprinkling cheese will definitely do the trick :D but those two options come with the extra lbs. :)
ReplyDeleteI would also add lil peanut powder to bring the crunch in it...hey N that Pasta plate looks inviting!
ReplyDeleteI don't work at all ,so I don't have any excuse!:P
ReplyDeletePasta looks great. our Pasta is loaded with Tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese usually!:)
Happy Vijadashami.
I was thinking what happened to you, nice recipe nags..I prepare with chicken, for kids..and me too..:)
ReplyDeleteLove the paste dish. It looks so welcoming.
ReplyDeleteHey nags don't worry if u can't post new things. I am always home and still i don't post things always.
nags.....wow....what a pleasant looking dish...:-) I am seeing u after a long time dear....Not seen these days...busy..?
ReplyDeleteNags!
ReplyDeleteThis looks yummy! Hmm ... you could puree some basil with the tomatoes, maybe even some walnuts? Or even add a couple more roma or vine tomatoes for more juice?
Hey, you should submit this for presto pasta nights!
Pasta is certainly one of the most versatile dishes! You could do like a gazillion things with it!
ReplyDeleteNags, the pasta looks yummy!! bet you had fun eating it:) btw, where's your peach entry girl??
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy Nags, anything Pasta I'm always up for it:)
ReplyDeleteOne tip, add more salt when you boil the pasta, really helps cut back on the blandness. This is the only time you get to actually flavour (salt) the pasta itself, no amount you add later helps :)
Yum Yum Yummy!!
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comfort food :) i add more of tomatoes and cheese !
ReplyDeletePasta is a great favourite in our house...but is usually loaded with lots of cheese.
ReplyDeletethat looks delicious.
ReplyDeletegood pasta derives its flavour from the herbs and spices - not cheese (which is an american addition)
pastas were the only dishes i cooked until a year back. so here's what i have learnt to make pastas more flavourful:
avoid washing the pasta with water after its cooked al dente . the best way to merge your pasta and sauce is to throw in the pasta into the sauce almost immediately after the sauce if ready. the starch on the pasta should make the sauce stick onto it - one usually doen't simmer the pasta with the sauce.
the way you saute your garlic and chillies makes a loooooooot of difference. the garlic should lend its flavour to the oil when sauted - ditto chilly. i used to keep a stock of garlic oil and chilly oil once upon a time.
add herbs - fresh coriander as well as parsely are widely available in vegetable markets. dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, orgenao and basil are pretty much common in super markets. in fact greens like spinach, radish leaves and so on also add a rich flavour.
What a great easy dish to share with Presto Pasta Night. Hope to see you back often.
ReplyDeleteYour pasta looks as fluffy as fresh pasta.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! i usually cook my pasta al dente with some salt and olive oil drizzle, and then use a herb n' tomato sauce or alfredo etc. i am fan of basil, oregano and rosemary in my pastas. Basil and tomato really go well together.
ReplyDeleteNot very exp when it comes to pasta..but last sunday me and my better half did it together...with all indian spices..:)..
ReplyDeleteThe new container looks awesome with the well arranged(phew) pastas on it!!!
Sounds tasty -- I love pasta dishes and I'm working on making a decent pasta in the microwave.
ReplyDeleteThis is a simple yet tasty food!:)) Picture is looking good!:))
ReplyDeletepasta looks nice and inviting:)
ReplyDeleteNags I love this quick pasta dish I could have just grabbed a fork when I saw your picture. :)
ReplyDeletePasta looks really delish Nags! Others have added my tips for more flavor -- salt in the water and if you're using garlic, don't be afraid to double the amount. Also with garlic, the finer you chop it the stronger it is -- so minced is far stronger than sliced and halved etc.
ReplyDeleteAll the same yours looks great :)
The pasta looks great in itself....if you want some more flavour, you could increase the garlic and put it in finely minced.
ReplyDeleteI also put in a dash of cumin powder and of course lots of herbs - dried or fresh.
For increasing the sauce without piling on the calories, I use 1/4 cup of milk added to the sauce and 2 tbsp of cream.
Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
Thanx Nags for such a tastey & easy recipe.My son loved it.I'm cooking pasta for the first time.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for reminding me of this Anon! this was ages ago, my first attempt at pasta too :) I have much better recipes now, although not this simple. So glad your son liked it, its actually perfect pasta recipes for kids since its not very spicy and its still pretty wholesome :)
ReplyDeleteI would also add lil peanut powder to bring the crunch in it...hey N that Pasta plate looks inviting!
ReplyDeleteLooks good N... For increasing the flavor, you could try making it more "saucy".. Adding cream to the sauce, or sprinkling cheese will definitely do the trick :D but those two options come with the extra lbs. :)
ReplyDeletequite yummy..one day!! definitely one day!!
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