Pasta with creamy tomato sauce:
ingredients:
for sauce: first heat oil in a pan add pureed tomato,tomato ketchup,dry herbs,pepper powder ,sugar, cook on low until thick and oil shows up on sides,then add grated parmesan cheese.
cook pasta (add salt to the water and a tsp of oil )then drain the water
then in another pan heat oil and butter add chopped mushroom and baby corn fry for 6-8 mins then add ginger garlic paste fry for 2 mins then break egg and leave until it starts to turn white then mix(like scrambled eggs)mix well then add the prepared sauce as desired then add heavy cream cook for 2 mins, check for salt serve and garnish with chopped mint leaves
tips: you can use fresh/frozen green peas,bell peppers, zucchini
check for salt before you add it lastly coz pasta, sauce and parmesan cheese has salt so just add enough for veggies
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Tomato,chicken and herb pasta:
ingredients:
cook speghetti as the instruction given on packs - add a little extra salt so that the speghetti absorbs well coz the water will be drained after cooking
cook tomatoes in boiling water for 6-7 minutes then peel the skin cool it
add to a blender along with walnuts and blend to smooth paste.
take chicken pieces in a bowl add pepper salt and cornflour ,in a nonstick pan add a little oil and fry them until done (close lid and cook. chicken pieces will be soft and juicy and not dry)
once thats done, in the same pan add oil and break in 2 eggs sprinkle salt and pepper and let it cook for 10-15 seconds (bottom part turns white) then just run the spatula to cut through .leave for few more seconds and repeat untill there's soft cooked lumps of egg.
heat up a pan add butter and oil as soon as the butter melts add garlic and onion fry untill the onion is translucent add chilli flakes and fry for a minute then add the ground paste,all the 3 dry herbs and tomato sauce cook for 6-8 mins on medium flame(non stick pan works better coz we are dealing with gravy which has nuts) check for salt and add.
then add chicken pieces .now add 1/4 cup of water and cook for 3 mins now add the scrambled eggs
,next add noodles and pepper powder ,mix well for 2-3 mins on low flame untill the sauce coats the speghetti. serve hot
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Corriander paneer pasta : desi style
ingredients:
- pasta-macaroni, fusilli, rotini , elbows - preffered
- for the sauce:
- tomato-3 pureed
- grated parmesan cheese-1 tbsp.
- tomato ketchup-2tsp
- vinegar-1/2 to 3/4 tsp
- olive oil/veg oil-2tsp
- sugar 1-1 1/2 tsp
- salt
- oregano.basil,thyme-3/4tsp
- pepper powder-1/2 tsp
- for pasta:
- mint leaves chopped-1 tsp
- fresh cream/heavy cream-2 tbsp.
- salt
- egg-1
- ginger garlic paste-1 1/2 tsp
- mushroom chopped -button/baby portabella-4-5
- baby corn-finely chopped
- butter-1tsp
- oil-2tsp
procedure:
cook pasta (add salt to the water and a tsp of oil )then drain the water
then in another pan heat oil and butter add chopped mushroom and baby corn fry for 6-8 mins then add ginger garlic paste fry for 2 mins then break egg and leave until it starts to turn white then mix(like scrambled eggs)mix well then add the prepared sauce as desired then add heavy cream cook for 2 mins, check for salt serve and garnish with chopped mint leaves
tips: you can use fresh/frozen green peas,bell peppers, zucchini
check for salt before you add it lastly coz pasta, sauce and parmesan cheese has salt so just add enough for veggies
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Tomato,chicken and herb pasta:
- tomato-4 large
- green bellpepper-half of one
- onion finely chopped-1 small
- garlic cloves-8-9 chopped
- chilli flakes-1/2tsp
- pepper powder-1/4 to 1/2tsp
- butter-2 1/2 tbsp
- tomato sauce/ketchup-2 -3 tbsp
- oil-2tsp
- dry basil-1/2tsp
- dry oregano-1/4tsp
- dry parsley-1/2tsp
- chicken- 2-3 big pieces
- rottini/fusili pasta and elbow pasta
- salt
procedure:
firstly boil chicken with some salt then shred and keep aside
cook pasta with some salt then strain the water and keep aside
make small gashes on the tomatos immerse them in boiling water along with bellpepper boil for 1-2 mins or untill the skin of the tomatoes shrink and slightly peel off
cool it and blend them together into a fine paste
heatup a pan add oil and butter when it melts on low heat add garlic and onion chopped fry for 1-2 mins then add chilli flakes and saute for few seconds then add the tomato and bellpepper puree and also add the dry herbs cook untill its thick and the mixture is cooked add pepper powder and tomato ketchup mix well
then add the cooked pasta and shredded chicken mix well and serve hot
tips: use ripe red tomatoes ,it will give this dish a good colour .dispite adding green bellpepepper
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Speghetti with chicken and egg:
ingredients:
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Speghetti with chicken and egg:
- speghetti- 1/2 pack
- chicken breast - 1 chopped into small bite size cubes
- eggs-2
- chopped garlic- 1 tbsp
- onion- 1 small
- chilli flakes- 3/4 tsp
- pepper powder- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
- tomato -2
- tomato sauce- 3tbsp
- walnut kernels- 4
- dry parsley- 1/2 tsp
- dry oregano- 1/2 tsp
- dry basil- 1/4 tsp
- corn flour-3/4 tsp +2 pinch of pepper powder for chicken ,salt and pepper for eggs
- butter- 2 1/2 tbsp
- oil- 1 tbsp
- salt
cook speghetti as the instruction given on packs - add a little extra salt so that the speghetti absorbs well coz the water will be drained after cooking
cook tomatoes in boiling water for 6-7 minutes then peel the skin cool it
add to a blender along with walnuts and blend to smooth paste.
take chicken pieces in a bowl add pepper salt and cornflour ,in a nonstick pan add a little oil and fry them until done (close lid and cook. chicken pieces will be soft and juicy and not dry)
once thats done, in the same pan add oil and break in 2 eggs sprinkle salt and pepper and let it cook for 10-15 seconds (bottom part turns white) then just run the spatula to cut through .leave for few more seconds and repeat untill there's soft cooked lumps of egg.
heat up a pan add butter and oil as soon as the butter melts add garlic and onion fry untill the onion is translucent add chilli flakes and fry for a minute then add the ground paste,all the 3 dry herbs and tomato sauce cook for 6-8 mins on medium flame(non stick pan works better coz we are dealing with gravy which has nuts) check for salt and add.
then add chicken pieces .now add 1/4 cup of water and cook for 3 mins now add the scrambled eggs
,next add noodles and pepper powder ,mix well for 2-3 mins on low flame untill the sauce coats the speghetti. serve hot
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Corriander paneer pasta : desi style
- elbow pasta - 1 1/2 cups
- onion-1 chopped
- grated paneer/indian cottage cheese- 1 medium cup
- butter- 3tsp
- olive oil or vegetable oil- 3-4tbsp
- chilli flakes- 1/4tsp
- chopped garlic- 1tbsp
- salt
for masala:
- chopped corriander- 5 tbsp
- tomatoes- 2
- bellpeppers/capcicum- 1 medium
- green chilli- 1-2
- walnuts-5-6 halves
procedure:
cook pasta with salt in a pot of boiling water(add enough salt so tht the pasta takes enough ,coz the excess water will be drained)
make small gashes on the tomato.and a slit on one side on the bellpepper
cook tomato,chilli and bellpepper together in a bowl of water for 6-8 minutes.then take them out and peel the skin from the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds (core)of the bellpeppers
cool them then put them in a blender along with walnuts ,grind them ,keep aside
heat up a pan then melt butter along with oil then add chopped onion and garlic fry untill translucent then add chilli flakes fry for another minute then add in paneer mix then add the ground paste .add enough salt (we have added salt to the pasta )
cook for 7-8 mins then add cooked pasta mix well
tips: i have come up with this new recipe -request for a pasta without the italian herbs from a friend,i am sure you'll like it
this serves -3 people
2. you can add chicken cubes too incase you want nonveg
3. too much paneer can make the dish dry
4. you can also add a tablespoon of heavy cream to make the dish creamy
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Shell pasta with basil pesto and pine nuts:
ingredients:
firstly cook pasta with some salt and strain,in a pan add olive oil then add pasta and sauce mix then sprinkle some toasted pine nuts for garnish .
tips: when you cook pasta take enough water to cook ,follow the instructions given on the pasta pack
you can check the pasta by taking a bite if you see a white line in between then its not cooked ,
also if the pasta is overcooked to too soft then the pasta will lose its taste.
add salt to the boiling water and then add pasta also add a tsp of oil so that it doesn't stick
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Creamy spaghetti with basil:
ingredients:
cook pasta with salt in a pot of boiling water(add enough salt so tht the pasta takes enough ,coz the excess water will be drained)
make small gashes on the tomato.and a slit on one side on the bellpepper
cook tomato,chilli and bellpepper together in a bowl of water for 6-8 minutes.then take them out and peel the skin from the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds (core)of the bellpeppers
cool them then put them in a blender along with walnuts ,grind them ,keep aside
heat up a pan then melt butter along with oil then add chopped onion and garlic fry untill translucent then add chilli flakes fry for another minute then add in paneer mix then add the ground paste .add enough salt (we have added salt to the pasta )
cook for 7-8 mins then add cooked pasta mix well
tips: i have come up with this new recipe -request for a pasta without the italian herbs from a friend,i am sure you'll like it
this serves -3 people
2. you can add chicken cubes too incase you want nonveg
3. too much paneer can make the dish dry
4. you can also add a tablespoon of heavy cream to make the dish creamy
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Shell pasta with basil pesto and pine nuts:
- shell pasta
- olive oil 2-3 tsp
- basil/walnut corriander and mint pesto sauce
- salt
firstly cook pasta with some salt and strain,in a pan add olive oil then add pasta and sauce mix then sprinkle some toasted pine nuts for garnish .
tips: when you cook pasta take enough water to cook ,follow the instructions given on the pasta pack
you can check the pasta by taking a bite if you see a white line in between then its not cooked ,
also if the pasta is overcooked to too soft then the pasta will lose its taste.
add salt to the boiling water and then add pasta also add a tsp of oil so that it doesn't stick
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Creamy spaghetti with basil:
ingredients:
- spaghetti cooked- I used a little more then 1/4 of one big pack. serves 2-3 people
- garlic chopped-1 tbsp.
- chilli flakes- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
- fresh cream/heavy cream-7-8 tbsp.
- finely chopped tomato-4
- butter- 2tbsp
- olive oil-3tbsp
- basil leaves chopped- 3tbsp
- salt
procedure:
heat up a pan add oil and butter, when the butter melts add chopped garlic,on low flame saute for 1-2 minutes then add chilli flakes saute for half a minute then add chopped tomatoes along with a pinch of salt close lid and cook until soft.
cook further for one more minute then add the cream(on low flame),saute for 2 minutes
cook further for one more minute then add the cream(on low flame),saute for 2 minutes
then add cooked spaghetti mix for 3 minutes . finally add basil leaves mix and serve hot .you can sprinkle grated parmesan cheese for extra taste when you serve
tips:1.in case the sauce is too thick you can add a little water
2.when you cook spaghetti add enough salt so that it gets enough salt(coz the water will be drained)
3.check salt,once you mix the spaghetti add salt if necessary
2.when you cook spaghetti add enough salt so that it gets enough salt(coz the water will be drained)
3.check salt,once you mix the spaghetti add salt if necessary
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Scrambled egg pasta:
ingredients:
boiled penne pasta -1 cup
eggs-2
chopped garlic- 1tsp
finely chopped onion-1
finely chopped tomato-2
chicken cut to small cubes(bits)- 3tbsp
chopped coriander- 2tbsp
fresh/heavy cream- 5-6 tbsp
salt
oil-2-3tbsp
butter-2tbsp
pepper powder-1/4tsp
chili flakes-optional for extra heat
procedure:
add salt to the chicken, in a pan add little oil add chicken bits ,close lid ,and cook until done.
heat up a pan add butter and oil add in chopped garlic fry for a minute-low heat(do not brown)then add chopped onion fry until translucent then add chopped tomato add little salt and cook until soft ,fry further for a minute or two then break in 2 eggs let it cook for a minute then run the spatula through repeatedly until they turn to soft lumps ,do not cook eggs too much .leave it a little undercooked now add in the cream and bring it to boil, cook well add pepper powder mix well. now add the cooked pasta ,chicken and chopped coriander cook until the cream sauce is fully coated on to the pasta
tip:
1. if you are adding chili flakes add it when you add garlic.
2. if the tomatoes are not juicy and tangy then you can add a little tomato ketchup or sauce.
3. if your using heavy cream then add a little less because its very thick and rich than fresh cream which is not as thicker
4.you can make this with only eggs too
Scrambled egg pasta:
ingredients:
boiled penne pasta -1 cup
eggs-2
chopped garlic- 1tsp
finely chopped onion-1
finely chopped tomato-2
chicken cut to small cubes(bits)- 3tbsp
chopped coriander- 2tbsp
fresh/heavy cream- 5-6 tbsp
salt
oil-2-3tbsp
butter-2tbsp
pepper powder-1/4tsp
chili flakes-optional for extra heat
procedure:
add salt to the chicken, in a pan add little oil add chicken bits ,close lid ,and cook until done.
heat up a pan add butter and oil add in chopped garlic fry for a minute-low heat(do not brown)then add chopped onion fry until translucent then add chopped tomato add little salt and cook until soft ,fry further for a minute or two then break in 2 eggs let it cook for a minute then run the spatula through repeatedly until they turn to soft lumps ,do not cook eggs too much .leave it a little undercooked now add in the cream and bring it to boil, cook well add pepper powder mix well. now add the cooked pasta ,chicken and chopped coriander cook until the cream sauce is fully coated on to the pasta
tip:
1. if you are adding chili flakes add it when you add garlic.
2. if the tomatoes are not juicy and tangy then you can add a little tomato ketchup or sauce.
3. if your using heavy cream then add a little less because its very thick and rich than fresh cream which is not as thicker
4.you can make this with only eggs too
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