Fusilli Tomatina with Chef Alisha Fernandes on Cooking Table

Fusilli Tomatina

Chef	:	Alisha Fernandes
Recipe Servings	:	4
Recipe Cook Time	:	40 minutes
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Fusilli pasta cooked in a herb-y, tomato-based, sensational sauce makes an easy and anytime meal.

Ingredients

• 200 gms fusilli pasta
  
  Water, for boiling
  
  Salt, to taste
  
  4 Tbsp oil
  
  3 medium tomato, chopped
  
  1 green chilli, chopped
  
  6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  
  1 sprig of spring onion, chopped
  
  2 onions, chopped
  
  2 pinches of dried herbs
  
  2 tbsp of tomato sauce chilli sauce, optional
  
  A few sprigs of parsley for garnish

Method

For pasta:

Boil 2 liters of water.

In the boiling water, add 2 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp oil.

When the water is past boiling point, add the pasta. Keep stirring.

Cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Drain and use immediately.

If using later, drizzle with oil and keep aside.

For sauce:

Take 3 Tbsp oil in a pan and add the chopped garlic.

Add the dried herbs.

When it starts giving out a little aroma, add the chopped onions and fry for 1 minute.

Add the chopped green chillies, spring onions and chopped tomatoes and fry for another 1 minute.

Now add the boiled pasta, salt to taste and sauce.

Add a little chilli sauce if spicy is preferable.

Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Note:  You may also add diced mushrooms and broccoli for a more wholesome meal.