Pasta in Tomato Sauce ( Tiffin Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal

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Pasta in Tomato Sauce recipe is pasta combined with homemade fresh tomato pulp, tomato ketchup, herbs and spring onions. This is so delicious that it retains its strong aroma and flavour for over four hours and perfect pasta in tomato sauce for tiffin.

We have innovated the Veg Pasta in Tomato Sauce so that when prepared properly, can be comfortably packed for tiffin. So yes, pasta can be enjoyed in your kids tiffin box. Ours is an Indian style pasta in tomato sauce recipe.

How do you serve Pasta in Tomato Sauce? You can serve it immediately or you can pack it in a tiffin box. First cool the veg pasta in red sauce completely and then put it in an airtight container or your dabba and sprinkle some cheese on top. Close the lid and your kids tiffin box is ready.

Notes on pasta in tomato sauce. 1. For boiling the fusilli pasta perfectly for Pasta In Tomato Sauce, boil enough water in a large pan. If you use a small pan, the pasta will clump together on boiling. 2. Once the water boils vigorously, add salt to taste. The salt will season the fusilli pasta as they cook, which will give you flavorful pasta. Also, the water when tasted should taste like sea water. 3. Transfer to a bowl of cold water or refresh under running water to prevent over cooking. 4.To make the pasta in red sauce more nutritious, add veggies to it. 5. Add the fresh cream. This gives a creamy and rich flavour to the Pasta In Tomato Sauce recipe.

My kids and the entire family love Pasta in Tomato Sauce with some homemade Garlic Bread for dinner.

Enjoy how to make pasta in tomato sauce recipe | Indian style pasta in tomato sauce | veg pasta in red sauce for kids tiffin | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

Pasta in Tomato Sauce ( Tiffin Recipe) recipe - How to make Pasta in Tomato Sauce ( Tiffin Recipe)

For Pasta In Tomato Sauce
2 cups boiled fusilli
1 cup fresh tomato pulp , refer handy tip
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions whites
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
2 tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens

For The Topping
2 tbsp grated processed cheese

Method
For pasta in tomato sauce

To make pasta in tomato sauce, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the spring onion whites and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the fresh tomato pulp, chilli powder, tomato ketchup, ½ cup of water, salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the fusilli, herbs, fresh cream and spring onions greens, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.

How to pack pasta in tomato sauce

Cool the pasta in tomato sauce slightly and pack in a tiffin box topped with cheese.

Handy tip:

4 medium tomatoes when blanched in water, peeled, deseeded, chopped and blended will give approx. 1 cup of tomato pulp.

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	444 cal
Protein	15.1 g
Carbohydrates	66.8 g
Fiber	2.2 g
Fat	13.2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	749.6 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.9 mg
Vitamin B2	0.4 mg
Vitamin B3	6.1 mg
Vitamin C	36.2 mg
Folic Acid	50.2 mcg
Calcium	157.3 mg
Iron	4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	229.8 mg
Potassium	336.8 mg
Zinc	1 mg

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pasta in tomato sauce recipe | Indian style pasta in tomato sauce | veg pasta in red sauce for kids tiffin | is a dish that is loved by kids and is very delicious, you can make this as an evening snack or also can use it as a tiffin recipe. Spring onions used in the recipe add up in making pasta more flavourful. You can add any hebrs and vegetables of your choice to make it healthier and tastier for your kids. If you like this recipe given below are the links to similar recipes :

For cooking the Fusilli Pasta

For boiling the fusilli pasta perfectly for pasta in tomato sauce recipe | Indian style pasta in tomato sauce | veg pasta in red sauce for kids tiffin | boil enough water in a large pan. If you use a small pan, the pasta will clump together on boiling.
Cover the pan with a lid to make the water boil faster.
Once the water boils vigorously, add salt to taste. The salt will season the fusilli pasta as they cook, which will give you flavorful pasta. Also, the water when tasted should taste like sea water.
Add fusilli.

After 5 to 7 minutes, remove one pasta out of the water and keep it aside to cool a little. Bite into the pasta or break it with a fork to check if it's still hard in the center or if it's cooked as you like. For perfectly cooked pasta, cook until it's al dente, which means it is a little firm in the center.
Immediately drain the cooked pasta into a sieve or colander.
Transfer to a bowl of cold water or refresh under running water to prevent over cooking.
Drain again and keep aside.
If the pasta is not to be used immediately, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to it and toss it. Though it makes difficult for pasta to absorb/coat the white sauce.

For making the Fresh Tomato Pulp

To prepare the fresh tomato pulp at home for pasta in tomato sauce recipe | Indian style pasta in tomato sauce | veg pasta in red sauce for kids tiffin | boil enough water in a deep pan.
Take 4-5 medium sized ripe, red tomatoes and rinse them. We have used regular Indian tomatoes but, you can also make use of Italian tomatoes or Roma tomatoes if available.
Scoop out and discard the eyes of the tomatoes using the tip of a sharp knife.
Make a criss-cross cut at the base of each tomato. The “X” cuts helps in easy removal of skin after blanching.
Put the tomatoes in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes or until the skin separates from the tomatoes.

Using a slotted spoon remove the tomatoes from hot water. Immerse them in cold water for some time. Refreshing prevents overcooking of tomatoes due to internal cooking and helps in retaining the bright red colour after blending.
When the tomatoes are cooled, peel and discard the skin and seeds. Chop roughly on a chopping board.
Transfer the chopped tomatoes to a mixer jar.
Blend them in a mixer to a smooth pulp without using any water. Keep the fresh tomato pulp aside and we will now proceed to make the Pasta In Tomato Sauce.

How to Make Pasta in Tomato Sauce

To prepare the pasta in tomato sauce recipe | Indian style pasta in tomato sauce | veg pasta in red sauce for kids tiffin | heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan. Alternatively, you can even make use of olive oil which is widely used in Italian cooking.

Add garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds or till it’s aromatic.
Add the spring onion whites. You can make use of onions too. Onions basically help to balance the tang from tomatoes.Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. To make the pasta in red sauce more nutritious, add veggies to it.
Add the prepared fresh tomato pulp. If you don’t have much time then a quick fix is to add canned tomatoes or readymade tomato pulp.
Add chilli powder.
Also, add the tomato ketchup. It provides a beautiful tangy flavour to the red sauce pasta recipe.

Add around ½ cup of water and salt.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken a bit indicating the tomatoes have cooked.
Add the fusilli. While we have used fusilli pasta, you can make use of any other pasta variants like spaghetti, penne or macaroni.
Add the herbs. If you do not have herbs, just make use of fresh basil leaves, which is one of the most important ingredients of the red sauce pasta recipe or any other dried herbs like dried thyme, basil or oregano.
Add the fresh cream. This gives a creamy and rich flavour to the Pasta In Tomato Sauce recipe.

Add the spring onion greens. This is totally optional.
Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute & our Pasta In Tomato Sauce is ready. Ensure the tomato sauce has coated the pasta well.
If you wish to pack the Pasta In Tomato Sauce for lunch, cool them slightly and pack in a tiffin box topped with cheese.