Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce Video by Tarla Dalal

Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce Video by Tarla Dalal

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Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce is an all-time favourite pasta preparation that appeals to all with its simple yet tangy flavour. Here, the spaghetti is cooked in a flavourful tomato sauce, garnished with cheese, and baked till perfectly done. When making tomato-based sauces for pastas, it is good to add a dash of cream as given in this recipe, because it improves the mouth-feel and also balances the flavour of the sauce so the tanginess does not get overwhelming. You will find the Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce quite convenient to prepare on any day, because it uses only everyday ingredients and it also quite easy to make.

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Ingredients

For Baked Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce
2 cups cooked spaghetti
2 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped capsicum
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
2 tsp butter

Method

Baked spaghetti in tomato sauce

1. To make {span class="bold1"}baked spaghetti in tomato sauce{/span} , combine the tomatoes and ½ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes or till the tomatoes soft, while stirring occasionally.
2. Cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
3. Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
4. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
5. Add the tomato mixture, sugar, chilli powder, tomato ketchup and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the spaghetti and cream, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
7. Pour the spaghetti into a baking dish, sprinkle cheese evenly over it. Put dollops of butter evenly over it.
8. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 20 minutes.
9. Serve the {span class="bold1"}baked spaghetti in tomato sauce{/span} hot.

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