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Fusilli Tomatina Recipe

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Fusilli Tomatina Recipe: Fusilli pasta cooked in a herb-y, tomato-based, sensational sauce makes an easy and anytime meal.

  • Total Cook Time 50 mins
  • Prep Time 10 mins
  • Cook Time 40 mins
  • Recipe Servings4
  • Easy

Ingredients of Fusilli Tomatina

  • 200 Gram Fusilli pasta
  • Water, for boiling
  • to taste Salt
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 3 medium Tomato, chopped
  • 1 Green chilli, , chopped
  • 6 Cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Spring onion, chopped
  • 2 Onions, chopped
  • 2 pinches Dried herbs
  • 2 tbsp Tomato sauce chilli sauce, optional
  • A few sprigs of parsley for garnish

How to Make Fusilli Tomatina

For pasta:

1.
Boil 2 liters of water.
2.
In the boiling water, add 2 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp oil.
3.
When the water is past boiling point, add the pasta. Keep stirring.
4.
Cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Drain and use immediately.
5.
If using later, drizzle with oil and keep aside.

For sauce:

1.
Take 3 Tbsp oil in a pan and add the chopped garlic.
2.
Add the dried herbs.
3.
When it starts giving out a little aroma, add the chopped onions and fry for 1 minute.
4.
Add the chopped green chillies, spring onions and chopped tomatoes and fry for another 1 minute.
5.
Now add the boiled pasta, salt to taste and sauce.
6.
Add a little chilli sauce if spicy is preferable.
7.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
8.
Note: You may also add diced mushrooms and broccoli for a more wholesome meal.
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