Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce Without Cream
Learn how to make creamy tomato pasta sauce without cream
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tomato chopped
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper (capsicum)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
- 100 g paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cut into cubes
- 350 g your favorite pasta cooked
- Grated parmesan and parsley to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about one minute or until fragrant.
- Add onions, tomatoes and bell peppers (capsicum). Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are soft and bell peppers are tender.
- Add oregano and chili flakes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat through. Remove from heat. Let the mixture cool completely.
- Add the mixture to a food processor.
- Add paneer and process to a smooth paste.
- Add the paste back to the pan placed over medium-high heat.
- Simmer for about 2 minutes. Add a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Add your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish.
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Notes
- More serving suggestions - Use this pasta sauce as a base for lasagna or pasta bake. Serve with garlic bread, grilled veggies or even green salad.
- Paneer - Use tofu for diary free alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg