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red sauce pasta

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About

Red Sauce Pasta is a delicious Italian dish that's loved globally. It is made from durum wheat pasta tossed in a tangy tomato-based sauce. Often, it is seasoned with herbs like basil and oregano, and embellished with vegetables or meat, and grated cheese. It is a great source of carbohydrates and can be enjoyed as a main course.

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Recipe

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Ingredients

pasta

200 grams

tomato puree

2 cups

onion, finely chopped

1

garlic, minced

4 cloves

bell pepper, diced

1

dried oregano

1 teaspoon

dried basil

1 teaspoon

red chilli flakes

1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

olive oil

2 tablespoons

Grated cheese for serving

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Directions

Step 1:

Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.

Step 2:

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until they are golden brown.

Step 3:

Add the bell pepper and cook until it's soft.

Step 4:

Stir in the tomato purée and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5:

Add the oregano, basil, chilli flakes, and salt. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6:

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well to ensure the pasta is well-coated.

Step 7:

Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated cheese.

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