Macaroni Pasta in Red Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 bowls elbow macaroni pasta
• 1 litre water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• 8 tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 -inch ginger
• 2 green chillies
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with ¼ cup water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp grated cheese, or as required

Steps

1. Boil water with salt and oil. Add macaroni and cook until soft. Drain, toss with a little oil, and keep aside.
2. Blend tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, and green chillies into a smooth purée.
3. Heat oil in a pan, add the purée, and cook until it boils. Add salt, chilli powder, tomato purée, tomato sauce, and chilli sauce.
4. Add the cornflour slurry and grated cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes and switch off the heat. Red sauce is ready.
5. Place macaroni in a bowl, pour the required amount of red sauce over it, and top with grated cheese. Mix well and serve hot!