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Recipe: Cheesy Tomato And Basil Pasta

August 03, 2023 16:25 IST

Nothing spells friendship better than a bowl of cheesy pasta shared between four pals. It also serves as the top excuse to enjoy Friendship Day at home.

Nadiya Sarguroh's Cheesy Tomato and Basil Pasta is a cinch to whip up and doesn't require much cooking skills.

So, don your chef's apron and hat, as your besties and you bond while putting together some delicious grub that can be enjoyed with garlic bread and your favourite drink.

Nadiya is a dab at making Italian food. Try her Creamy Mushroom And Peas Risotto too.

Cheesy Tomato and Basil Pasta

Serves: 4

Ingredients

To serve

Method

Editor's Note: Since tomatoes are expensive, opt for canned or pre-pureed tomatoes by brands like Kissan or Dabur which is cheaper. Substitute 6 tomatoes with 200 gm tomato paste and skip the sugar in the recipe, because the paste will be probably be sweet.

For vegan pasta skip the cream cheese and use plenty of grated vegan cheese while serving.

To cook this pasta Jain-style, omit the onions and garlic.

For low-fat, low-carb version of this dish skip the cheeses altogether or use vegan cheese and swap penne for wholewheat penne.

Nadiya Sarguroh

Nadiya Sarguroh lives in Mumbai and publishes the food blog HautePot.

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