Macroni in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Over the years Pasta has gained  tremendous popularity in India.  Kids & adults both love it. Here is my version of the most versatile dish.

Ingredients : for the sauce

Tomatoes                        1/2 kg        

Olive oil                         1 tbsp.          

Onion ( finely chopped)   1/2 cup.      

Garlic crushed                 1 tbsp.           

Dry basil                         1 tbsp.           

Chilli flakes                    1 tsp.               

 Peppercorns ( crushed)   1/4 tsp.      

Salt                                1 tsp .              

ketchup                          2 tbsp.          

Worcestershire  sauce.    1 tbsp.             

For macroni:

Macroni (1.5cup)              150 gms      

Extra virgin Olive oil        2 tbsp          

Onion ( sliced)                 1 large            

garlic ( crushed)              1 tbsp.            

Red bell pepper cubed     1/2                

Yellow bell pepper cubed 1/2.               

Carrot                           1 thinly sliced                      

Cheddar cheese ( grated) 1/2 cup.    

     

Method For Sauce:

1. Blanch the tomatoes . 
2. Peel their skin and chop them coarsely.
3. Purée half of them .
4. Heat oil in a deep heavy bottom pan . 
5. Add garlic and onion . 
6. Sauté onion on low heat till golden pink . 
7. Tip in chopped tomatoes ,tomato purée , basil , salt and Worcestershire sauce
8. Cook uncovered on low for ten minutes .
9. Add tomato ketchup , mix well and cook for another 7-10  minutes . 
10. Remove from fire . 

For Macroni:

1. Heat oil in a large pan.
2. Add onion and garlic . Sauté for a  minute.
3. Tip in carrot and sauté for a couple of minutes.
4. Now add bell peppers and sauté for a couple of minutes.
5. Simultaneously boil Macroni in a large pan of salted boiling water until al dente.
6. Keep a cup of water aside and drain off excess water. 
7. Add the Macroni to the sautéed veggies.
8. Give it a good mix.
9. Now pour the sauce , sprinkle the cheese.
10. Give it a good mix. If it looks dry add some of the reserved pasta  water.
11. Taste the seasoning .
12. Serve immediately with a bread of your choice.