Creamy Tomato-based Pasta

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INGREDIENTS

Pasta :3 cups of pasta of choice Quarter of a large onion diced or sliced thin (or half a small onion) 250 ml thick cream (upto 500ml if you wish) (adjust for salt thenHalf a bottle of all joy - braised veg pasta sauce.1 tablespoon garlic crushed1 teaspoon chilli powder (optional, you may also used paprika for less heat)Ground green chilli (optional, for heat) 1 teaspoon white pepper½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Olive oil Tumeric (optional - ¼ teaspoon)1 green pepper1 handful of baby Roma tomatoes (optional)Mushrooms (optional)2 teaspoon of fine salt

METHOD

Saute your onion in a little olive oil and butter until translucent. Add in 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic and toss for a minute.Add spices and toss for a bit.Add your veggies and 1 very level teaspoon of salt.Stir fry for about a minutes max. (if you're using mushrooms, then prep, slice and saute mushrooms until all the water has burnt out, then add to sauce) Add your cream and half a bottle of the pasta sauce.Simmer until reduced and a thick consistency. (stir regularly to avoid scorching)Add 1 teaspoon of level fine salt. Allow sauce to come to room temperature.Lightly stir in the pasta (you may not add all of the pasta, depending on your quantity of veg and chicken. You're aiming for a good balance.((Chicken:Prepare 1 or 2 fillets (cubes) Season lightly with:ChilliGarlic Black pepperLemon juiceSaltCook until tender. Add chicken to sauce.)) .Reheat before serving. Garnish with oregano, thyme, basil and/or parsley. Enjoy

INFO & TIPS

If you're adding mushrooms, then you will need less green peppers to balance out the dish.
Duration :1 hour

POSTED ON

06 Jun 2020

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