Vegetable Pasta (Indian version)

Ingredients

Pasta - 1.1/2cup

Salt - to taste

Oil - 1tsp

Mixed vegetable (boiled) - 1cup (carrot, beans, cauliflower, peas, brocolli) or vegetables of your choice

Grated cheese - 1/2 cup

Tomato puree - 6oz (170gm)

(You can also make the above it by dropping 3 tomatoes in hot water and cover it with a lid for 5min. Remove skin and blend it into puree.)

Pepper powder - 1tsp

Italian classic herbs - 1tsp

Butter - 1tsp

Olives - 6nos.

Method

1. In a pan add pasta and pour water till it is immersed. Add a pinch or two of salt and a drop of oil. Allow it to boil. Once it is cooked, remove and wash it with running water. Set it aside.

2. In a heated kadai add butter, herbs and onions. Saute till the onions turn transparent or glass like.

3. Add boiled vegetables and saute for 2min. Then mix 1cup of water to the tomato puree and add it to the vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste and allow it to boil. Once you see a bubble or two add the pasta and olives. Switch off the flame, immediately add cheese and mix well.