Pav Bhaji Pasta

Pasta is an absolute favorite for kids as well as adults . Though I make the traditional red sauce or white sauce based pasta , today I wanted to try some variation and used pav bhaji masala instead of the usual italian herbs and spices. 

Even when I started making , I never expected it would turn out to be lipsmacking ; juicy and tasty. 

This will definitely be a super hit in Children's parties or even with those who avoid pasta due to the Italian seasonings .

Cheese is optional , you may or may not add it while serving .

I had a spoonful with cheese and without cheese and both tasted equally delicious .

Any shape pasta can be used , I used elbow pasta but penne, twisted or even spaghetti will taste good .

Preparation time - 20 mins

Cooking time - 15 mins

Serves - 2 to 3

Complexity- medium 

Ingredients 

2 cups pasta 

1 medium bell pepper chopped (any color- I used red)

Handful of green peas 

Handful of frozen corn 

1 medium onion chopped (optional)

2 medium tomatoes 

2 tsp pav bhaji masala 

1/2 tsp red chilli powder 

1 green chilie finely chopped 

2 tablespoon butter 

Salt as needed 

Fresh corriander chopped

Method 

• Cook the pasta aldente according to the instructions on the pack .
• Drain the water through a colander and run it under cold water and set aside .
• Boil the corn and peas and keep ready.
• Puree the tomatoes in a blender. 
• In a pan , melt the butter , fry the green chillies and know flame fry the pavbhaji masala and red chilli powder taking care  not to burn .
• If using,Saute the onions in the masala until soft  followed by the bell pepper.  
• Now , add the tomato puree , peas ,corn , some salt and let it cook well till the raw flavor of the tomato is lost .
• Adjust water if needed . After adding the puree cook until it reaches a sauce like consistency. 
• Add the cooked pasta , toss it carefully so that the pasta doesn't break and turn mushy. The sauce must coat the pasta well.
• Lastly garnish with fresh corriander and grated cheese and serve hot.