Pasta is my all time favorite but with a spicy touch tough....
Original pasta recipe is a blend of all Italian herbs with loads of cheese in it , as I am not a favorite to cheese , I tried a spicy recipe mixing both Italian herbs and Mexican style which came out very well with the perfect taste .
This is a perfect meal at all times especially to spice lovers ..........
Ingredients:
Pasta (Rotini or Twists ) 1 cup cooked
Bell peppers (colors according to your taste ) 1
Parsley chopped 1/4 cup
Garlic minced 2 table spoons
Olive Oil 2 table spoons
Onions 1 medium sized chopped finely
Pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon
Basil (Dried ) 1 to 2 pinches
Dried Oregano leaves 1 pinch (optional)
Salt for taste
Salsa (Hot I used Pace Brand ) according to your taste and preference ( if you like more dry you can use only three to four table spoons )
Cooking Time & Calories :
Preparing Time : 10 Minutes
Cooking Time : 15 Minutes
Calories : 380 calories per serving
Method :
Step 1: Add sufficient amount of water , a little salt and 1 teaspoon of oil to uncooked pasta and bring it boil or cook until pasta becomes smooth and done.
Step 2: When done drain the water and wash the pasta in cold and hot water consecutively and let drain the extra water
Step 3: Slice the bell peppers into long thin pieces , add a table spoon of olive oil to a frying pan and when ready add garlic , when they turn light brown add bell peppers ,chopped onions and fry them for five minutes .
Step 4: When onions become translucent add pepper powder a little salt and mix well , again let it fry for a minute or two.
Step 5: Now add chopped parsley leaves , basil and oregano leaves and mix well .
Step 6:After frying the mixture for a minute add pasta and salsa , toss well and carefully so that pasta wont break up. Finally add the remaining olive oil or just sprinkle oil on the pasta .
Add salt and pepper powder if necessary according to your taste.
Notes :
You can prepare salsa sauce clicking this link and store it :
Original pasta recipe is a blend of all Italian herbs with loads of cheese in it , as I am not a favorite to cheese , I tried a spicy recipe mixing both Italian herbs and Mexican style which came out very well with the perfect taste .
This is a perfect meal at all times especially to spice lovers ..........
Ingredients:
Pasta (Rotini or Twists ) 1 cup cooked
Bell peppers (colors according to your taste ) 1
Parsley chopped 1/4 cup
Garlic minced 2 table spoons
Olive Oil 2 table spoons
Onions 1 medium sized chopped finely
Pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon
Basil (Dried ) 1 to 2 pinches
Dried Oregano leaves 1 pinch (optional)
Salt for taste
Salsa (Hot I used Pace Brand ) according to your taste and preference ( if you like more dry you can use only three to four table spoons )
Cooking Time & Calories :
Preparing Time : 10 Minutes
Cooking Time : 15 Minutes
Calories : 380 calories per serving
Method :
Step 1: Add sufficient amount of water , a little salt and 1 teaspoon of oil to uncooked pasta and bring it boil or cook until pasta becomes smooth and done.
Step 2: When done drain the water and wash the pasta in cold and hot water consecutively and let drain the extra water
Step 3: Slice the bell peppers into long thin pieces , add a table spoon of olive oil to a frying pan and when ready add garlic , when they turn light brown add bell peppers ,chopped onions and fry them for five minutes .
Step 4: When onions become translucent add pepper powder a little salt and mix well , again let it fry for a minute or two.
Step 5: Now add chopped parsley leaves , basil and oregano leaves and mix well .
Step 6:After frying the mixture for a minute add pasta and salsa , toss well and carefully so that pasta wont break up. Finally add the remaining olive oil or just sprinkle oil on the pasta .
Add salt and pepper powder if necessary according to your taste.
Notes :
- You can add broccoli or french beans according to your taste.
- You an add bell peppers of all colors for better presentation.
- When you add salt be careful as you will be adding it three times in total preparation.
- You can prepare the salsa at home as it is a easy preparation , just like pasta sauce .
You can prepare salsa sauce clicking this link and store it :
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