Vegetables and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
by Tarla Dalal
Vegetables and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce is a delight to behold and a treat for the taste buds. The colourful veggies, vibrant tomato sauce and contrasting white sauce come together in a perfect way to delight the diners. This is a simple yet fulfilling preparation of juicy corn, crunchy veggies and spaghetti mixed with homemade tomato sauce, topped with white sauce and cheese, and baked to enhance the flavour, texture and aroma.
Vegetables and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce recipe - How to make Vegetables and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 15 minutes Baking temperature: 200°C (450°F) Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For The Vegetables and Spaghetti Mixture
3/4 cup boiled and chopped mixed vegetables (french beans , carrots and green peas)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
3/4 cup boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 1/2 cups cooked spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For The Tomato Sauce
2 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp sugar
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
1 cup white sauce
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
For the vegetables and spaghetti mixture
- For the vegetables and spaghetti mixture
- Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
- Add the mixed vegetables, sweet corn, spaghetti, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
For the tomato sauce
- For the tomato sauce
- Combine the tomatoes and 1 tbsp of water in a deep non-stick pan, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till the tomatoes are soft.
- Allow them to cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth pulp.
- Strain the tomato pulp using a strainer.
- Transfer the tomato pulp into a deep non-stick pan, add the fresh cream, chilli powder, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine the vegetable and spaghetti mixture and tomato sauce in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Pour this mixture into a baking dish and pour the white sauce evenly over it.
- Finally sprinkle the cheese evenly over it and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.