Quick and Easy Pasta

Last week I ran out of store bought pasta sauce and neither had any fresh tomatoes to make marinara sauce. All I had was a can of organic tomato sauce from Trader Joes . I made this quick pasta sauce and came out totally awesome ! It saved lot of my energy cooking authentic marinara sauce, especially when I am looking for quick dinner.

Quick and Easy Pasta

Ingredients
Pasta - 2 cups
Tomato Sauce [Trader Joes] - 2.5 cups
Dried or fresh Basil
Dried or fresh Oregano
Black pepper
Salt
Mild Cheddar cheese sticks - 2, grated
Onion - 1 small
Garlic - 1 clove
Olive oil or any vegetable oil - 2-3 tbsp
Sugar - pinch

Method:

Boil pasta per packet instructions. Heat oil, add garlic slices followed by chopped onions. Saute' until pink, pour in tomato sauce and add some water to maintain desired consistency. Cook for 8 minutes on medium heat, sprinkle basil, oregano leaves , black pepper and adjust for salt. Add some sugar if sweet-sour taste is desired.
Fold in boiled pasta and sauce, garnish grated cheese. Take it off the stove and its ready to serve !!!
I served it with steamed broccoli , carrots and store bought ciabatta bread ....

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Event Participation

Sending it to Presto Pasta Nights, an event started by Ruth and hosted by Mansi of Fun and Food Cafe

Comments

Ms.Chitchat said…

Thanks for sharing a wonderful dish.

June 10, 2010 at 2:14 AM

Priya said…

Yumm, tempting and droolworthy pasta..

June 10, 2010 at 5:23 AM

Sukanya Ramkumar said…

Sounds so quick and easy, but looks so delish. Nice recipe.... YUM!

June 10, 2010 at 8:23 AM

Priti said…

Looks so yumm..I love the colour

June 10, 2010 at 8:58 AM

Apu said…

Looks delicious!! Love the tangy pasta!!

June 10, 2010 at 6:51 PM

Mansi said…

A nice and easy meal when you are strapped for time!

I'm hosting Presto Pasta Nights on my blog and this would be a great addition, if you'd be kind enough to participate!:)

June 21, 2010 at 4:17 PM

Padhu said…

Pasta looks so tempting!!
Lovely collection of beautiful dishes u have.Do visit mine when time permits.. http://padhuskitchen.blogspot.com/

June 23, 2010 at 2:01 AM

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