Red Sauce Pasta Recipe – Easy & Delicious!

A perfect Italian-style red sauce pasta that’s tangy, cheesy, and super comforting! Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a weekend treat.

🧺 Ingredients:
• 1 cup penne or fusilli pasta
• 2 large tomatoes (blanched & pureed)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 3–4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp mixed Italian herbs (or oregano)
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup (optional)
• 2 tbsp grated cheese (mozzarella or processed)
• Fresh basil or coriander for garnish

🔥 Instructions:
1. Boil pasta in salted water until it’s cooked, then drain and set aside
2. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté chopped garlic until fragrant
3. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent
4. Add tomato puree and cook for 6–7 minutes till raw smell goes
5. Mix in chili flakes, herbs, salt, pepper, and ketchup (if using)

6. Add boiled pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat evenly
7. Cook for 2–3 minutes until pasta absorbs all flavors
8. Add cheese, let it melt slightly, and turn off the heat
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