Indian Style Cheesy Red Sauce PastaVeg
Indulge in this delicious Indian-style Red Sauce Pasta, a perfect blend of tangy tomato goodness and aromatic Italian herbs. Featuring a vibrant base made from boiled tomatoes and Kashmiri red chillies, this recipe creates a rich, flavor-packed sauce. Toss in your favorite pasta and elevate it with a generous layer of melting mozzarella and processed cheese. Simple, comforting, and quick to make, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table.
Ingredients
1 cup Penne Pasta
4 no. Kashmiri Red Chilli
1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
4 small Tomato
1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
1 tsp Black Pepper (roughly crushed)
Mixed Herbs : ½ tsp (Oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme)
1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
20 g Processed Cheese
few Mozzarella Cheese
2 tbsp Oil
to taste Salt
Instructions
Step 1— Boil Tomatoes and Chillies
1
Boil the tomatoes and Kashmiri red chilies in water for about 10 minutes until the tomato skins begin to peel off.
2
Remove from heat and let them cool completely.
Step 2— Prepare the Pasta
1
While the tomatoes cool, boil a pot of water. Add salt and a drizzle of cooking oil.
2
Cook the pasta until it is done (tender but not mushy), then drain it and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Step 3— Prepare the Tomato Puree
1
Once the boiled tomatoes and chilies have cooled, peel off the tomato skins and remove the "eye" portion.
2
Place them in a blender and grind into a smooth, vibrant red paste.
Step 4— Sauté Aromatics
1
Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until golden.
2
Add the finely chopped onions and continue to sauté until they turn golden brown.
Step 5— Prepare the Sauce
1
Pour the tomato puree into the pan with the onions and garlic.
2
Add a little water to the blender jar to rinse out the remaining puree and add it to the pan.
3
If you aren't using whole Kashmiri chilies, stir in the red chili powder now. Add the mixed herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme), crushed black pepper, and tomato ketchup.
4
Mix well, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add salt to taste.
Step 6— Combine and Serve
1
Add the boiled pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly.
2
Cook for one final minute. To serve, plate the hot pasta and top with pieces of mozzarella cheese (the heat will melt it).
3
Optionally, grate some processed or parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh coriander.
