Receta clásica de pasta con salsa de tomate

Ingredientes

• 200 gram penne pasta
• 2 Cup tomato sauce/marinara sauce (see recipe here)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 1/2 Cup finely chopped zucchini
• 1/2 Cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• Salt to taste
• 4 - 5 fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 Cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 Cup cherry tomato, cut into halves
• 1/4 Cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Preparación

1. 1

   Prepare the homemade tomato sauce (See how to prepare pizza/pasta sauce at home).

2. 2

   Next, boil the pasta in salted water till al-dente or cooked as per your liking. Drain water from the boiled pasta and transfer it to a colander. Reserve a cup of the pasta water to flavor the sauce later.

3. 3

   In a non-stick stir fry pan heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Stir fry zucchini and bell pepper till it for 3 - 5 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

4. 4

   Transfer the tomato sauce to a pan. Turn on the heat. Add the boiled pasta along with the stir-fry vegetables and stir to combine. Add oregano and red chili flakes.

5. 5

   Cook on a medium flame for 3 - 5 minutes for the pasta to absorb the flavors of the sauce while stirring the pasta occasionally in between. Adjust the consistency of the sauce by using reserved pasta water.

6. 6

   Before serving the pasta, add fresh basil leaves, olives, cherry tomato, extra virgin olive oil, and grated cheese.

7. 7

   Serve tomato sauce pasta warm with toasted garlic bread on the side.