Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 200g penne pasta
- 200 ml fresh cream
- 1 parsnip peeled and diced
- 2 medium tomatoes peeled and diced
- 2 small or 1 big capsicum/bell peppers medium diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup pasta water
- a big pinch of red chilli powder or cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- freshly chopped sage
- some freshly chopped parsley for garnishing
Preparation
In a medium saucepan start boiling water with olive oil and salt
Add the penne and boil it till al dente
Strain the pasta using a skimmer or spider and add the parsnip cook till tender
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before straining
In the same saucepan, add olive oil and garlic
Let the garlic turn golden in colour then add the tomatoes
Sauté for about 2 minutes till the tomatoes release water, now add the nutmeg, black pepper, red chilli powder or cayenne pepper
Add the the capsicum or bell peppers and sauté for about 30 seconds
Now add the pasta water and cream, bring it to a boil
Reduce the heat and boil for about 2 minutes and add in the cheese and continue to cook while stirring till you get the thick desired consistency
Add in the parsnip, sage and pasta, stir it well
Garnish with some fresh parsley and cheddar or parmesan cheese
Serve hot and enjoy!!