Pasta con coco (Pasta con leche de coco)

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 medium onion ((chopped))
• 1 habanero pepper (chopped) (substitute with ground cayenne pepper or dry pepper flakes)
• 3 oz tomato paste
• 2 tsp bouillion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dry oregano ((substitute with italian seasoning))
• 1 can coconut milk ((400ml))
• 1/2 small green bell pepper (chopped) (optional)
• 3 stalks of spring onions (chopped)
• 6 qt water
• 1 lb rotini pasta
• 1 Tbsp salt

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Make the Coconut milk Pasta Sauce ---

2. 2

   Saute onions in coconut oil till translucent

3. 3

   Cook: Stir in the tomato paste and pepper, allow to cook for about 2 mins then add the coconut milk, spice blend (Bouillion powder, oregano and garlic powder)

4. 4

   Simmer: Allow sauce to simmer till it reduces to a semi thick sauce. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

5. 5

   Turn off heat and stir in chopped green bell pepper and/or spring onion. they will soften in the residual heat.

6. 6

   --- The Pasta ---

7. 7

   Hot Water: Add salt to 6 quarts of water and bring to a boil

8. 8

   Cook: Pour uncooked Rotini pasta into boiling water.

9. 9

   Drain: Allow pasta cook for 8 minutes, then drain with a colander

10. 10

    Mix: Transfer pasta back to pot. Mix in the coconut pasta sauce until well combined.

11. 11

    Serve warm