Name: Basil and Tomato Pasta recipe by Geetanjali Kolvekar Saini at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Fusilli pasta 2 cups boiled; tomato puree 1 cup; garlic 1 tbsp finely chopped; Onion 1 medium finely chopped; chilli powder 1 tsp; Sugar 1 tsp; fresh cream 6 tbsp; fresh basil 10, chopped; Butter 2 tbsp; For the garnish 5 tbsp grated processed cheese

ABOUT Basil and Tomato Pasta RECIPE

Pasta is always served with sauces, there are so many Italian sauces that go with pasta.you can serve it as one pot meal also. Easy and fast recipe.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Fusilli pasta 2 cups boiled
tomato puree 1 cup
garlic 1 tbsp finely chopped
Onion 1 medium finely chopped
chilli powder 1 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp
fresh cream 6 tbsp
fresh basil 10, chopped
Butter 2 tbsp
For the garnish 5 tbsp grated processed cheese

Instructions

Heat the butter in a pan, add onions ,garlic and saute it till raw smell goes and onions turn translucent.
Now add the tomato puree and cook till the sauce thickens .
Then add the chilli powder, sugar, salt and cook till oil gets separated.
Now add 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil.
Once the water gets boiled add the cream and basil leaves. Mix well and keep aside.the sauce is ready.
before serving, re-heat the basil and tomato sauce and toss it on boiled fusilli pasta.
Serve hot garnished with cheese.

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