Penne Special

Penne Special - Amruth Prabhu 

Ingredients

Penne 250 gramsTomatoes 5 mediumOlive oil 3 tablespoonsGarlic chopped10 clovesRed chillies crushed1 teaspoonOnion sliced2 mediumTomato puree 1/2 cupSalt to tasteOregano 1/2 teaspoonFresh parsley 1 tablespoon
Method
Step 1
Boil penne in plenty of water with salt and a teaspoon of oil till al dante which means till just cooked. Drain and set aside to cool. Step 2
Blanch tomatoes, peel, remove seeds and roughly chop. Heat one and a half tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and sauté for half a minute. Step 3
Add red chilli flakes and continue to sauté. Add onions and sauté till onions turn soft and translucent. Add tomato concasse and mix.Step 4
Add tomato puree and mix. Add salt and oregano and mix well. Cook for two to three minutes till the mixture gets a sauce consistency.Step 5
Heat a little of the remaining olive oil in another pan, add some herbs add one portion of penne and toss. Add sauce as required and toss.Step 6
You should not use a spoon or spatula to mix since it may cause the penne to break. Serve hot garnished with parsley