Basil and Tomato Pasta recipe - How to make Basil and Tomato Pasta
For the basil and tomato sauce- Heat the olive oil or butter in a pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
- Add the tomato pulp and cook till the sauce thickens (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).
- Add the chilli powder, tomato purée, sugar, salt and ½ cup of water and bring to a boil.
- Add the cream and basil leaves. Mix well and keep aside.
How to proceed- Just before serving, re-heat the basil and tomato sauce and toss the bow pasta in it.
- Serve hot garnished with cheese.
Handy tip;- Tomato pulp is made by blanching whole tomatoes in hot water and thereafter peeling, desseding and chopping them.
- Tomato pulp is made by blanching whole tomatoes in hot water and thereafter peeling, deseeding and chopping them.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 467 cal |
| Protein | 13.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 11.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 618.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 27.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 46.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 80.9 mg |
| Iron | 4.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 74.7 mg |
| Potassium | 328.1 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |