Pasta Arrabiata

This is a spicy pasta dish which is made from tomatoes, garlic and chilli flakes.  Arrabiata literally means "angry" in Italian which may refer to the chillies in the sauce.  This pasta should find favour with us Indians as we love our chillies.  A good pasta for the cooler months to keep us warm! Let's try!

Ingredients: 

200 gms pasta of choice
1 can of chopped tomatoes
     or
2-3 blanched and chopped tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tsp chilli flakes
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tsp mixed herbs
3 tbsp olive oil

Method:   Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until cooked "al dente". Drain and add a tbsp of oil to the pasta. Meanwhile chop the onions and garlic.  Blanch and also chop the tomatoes.

In a non stick pan pour the  olive oil and add the onion and garlic.  Cook until the onion gets softened.  Add the chopped tomatoes, chilli flakes, sugar, salt and pepper.   Simmer for a few minutes. Add the tomato sauce, boiled pasta, mixed herbs and the parmesan cheese.Switch off flame and cover for few minutes.  Serve hot.

You can add 1/2 cup of warm water if pasta appears too dry.  Instead of mixed herbs you can add only oregano or herb of your choice.  Add chilli flakes as per taste.