How to make Cheesy Penne Pasta -
Penne pasta cooked in overloaded cheese sauce along with fresh cut vegetables. This one is to die for!
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Penne pasta, Cheese sauce (चीज़ सॉस)
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Noodles and Pastas
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Cheesy Penne Pasta Recipe Card
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Cheesy Penne Pasta Recipe
Penne pasta , boiled 2 cups
Cheese sauce 1 cup
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Garlic , chopped 1 tablespoon
Onion , finely chopped 1 medium
Tomato concasse 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Paprika 1/2 teaspoon
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
Sugar 1/2 teaspoon
Yellow zucchini , sliced and halved 1/2 small
Green zucchini , sliced and halved 1/2 small
Red capsicum , cut into triangles 1 small
Fresh basil leaves 5-6 + for greasing
Parmesan cheese shavings for garnishing
Method
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add garlic and onion and sauté till translucent.
Step 2
Add tomato concasse, mix and saute for 2 minutes. Add salt, paprika, crushed peppercorns and sugar, mix well and saute for a minute.
Step 3
Add yellow and green zucchini and red capsicum and mix well. Add ½ cup water, mix and cook for 2 minutes. Add tear basil leaves, add to the pan and mix well.
Step 4
Add cheese sauce and mix well. Add pasta and mix well. Add parmesan cheese shavings and mix.
Step 5
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with some cheese shavings and a basil leaf and serve hot with garlic bread.
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