Basil and Tomato Pasta

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 2 servings

Ingredients :

2 cups cooked spaghetti

For The Tomato Basil Sauce
1/4 cup cherries tomatoes halves
1 1/2 cups fresh tomato pulp
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
5 tbsp fresh cream

For The Garnish
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
a few basil leaves

Method :

For the tomato basil sauce
For the tomato basil sauceHeat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté on a high flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the tomato pulp and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the sauce thickens, while stirring occasionally.Add the chilli powder, tomato purée, sugar, salt and ¼ cup of water and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Switch off the flame, add the cream and basil leaves and mix well.
How to proceed
How to proceedJust before serving, re-heat the tomato basil sauce, add the spaghetti in it and toss well. Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute or till the sauce coats the spaghetti well.Serve hot garnished with the cheese and basil leaves.