You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Italian Recipes > Italian Veg Pasta Recipes > Baked Pav Bhaji Pasta Video by Tarla Dalal Baked Pav Bhaji Pasta Video by Tarla Dalal Viewed 21963 times When an all-time favourite desi snack crosses paths with a popular Italian dish, the result is this fascinating Baked Pav Bhaji Pasta! Fusili is cooked with a lip-smacking mixture of veggies flavoured with pav bhaji masala, and further enhanced with cream and herbs thereby bringing together the cuisines of two nations. This fabulous pasta creation is topped with cheese and colourful capsicum strips, and baked to perfection. Every mouthful of this Pav Bhaji Pasta will pleasantly surprise you with its vast spectrum of flavours and textures. Tweet Recipe Description for Baked Pav Bhaji Pasta, Pav Bhaji Pasta Preparation Time: 15 minsCooking Time: 8 minsBaking Time: 20 minutesBaking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Baked Pav Bhaji Pasta2 tsp pav bhaji masala2 cups cooked fusillii1 tbsp butter1 tsp olive oil1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes1 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum1/2 cup milk1/4 cup fresh cream1/2 cup grated processed cheese5 basil , torn into pieces2 tsp dried oregano1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika) salt to taste1/4 cup capsicum strips dried oregano for sprinkling Method For baked pav bhaji pastaHeat the butter and olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and onion and sautè on a medium flame for 1 minute.Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the pav bhaji masala, garam masala, chilli powder and capsicum, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the fusilli, milk, fresh cream, ¼ cup cheese, basil, oregano, chilli flakes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Transfer the fusilli into a greased baking dish, sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of cheese, top it with coloured capsicum strips and sprinkle a little oregano evenly over it.Bake {span class="bold1"}pav bhaji pasta{/span} in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.Serve the {span class="bold1"}baked pav bhaji pasta{/span} immediately. See step by step images of Baked Pav Bhaji Pasta, Pav Bhaji Pasta recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Tarla Dalal's Latest Recipes