Creamy Farfalle Pasta

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Creamy Farfalle Pasta

Description

This is an amazing unique version of pasta which is delicious, flavourful tangy and creamy at the same time. 

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 3 cups farfalle pasta


  • 2 nos for the tomato sauce -medium fresh tomatoes blanched anf chopped


  • 1 nos medium onion, finely chopped


  • 4 nos garlic cloves minced


  • 1 tsp minced fresh basil


  • 2 tsp olive oil


  • 1 tbsp for the alfredo sauce - unsalted butter


  • 2 tsp corn flour


  • 1/2 cups whole milk


  • 2 nos garlic cloves peeled and crushed


  • 1 nos small capsicum finely chopped


  • 1 tbsp sweet corn kernels


  • 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese


  • 1 tsp oregano


  • 1 tsp chilli flakes


  • 1 tsp olive oil

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Add farfalle pasta and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Strain in a colander and refresh with cold water and keep aside.
  • In a small saucepan, sauté the minced onion and garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
  • Add the tomatoes to the onion and garlic and sauté for a minute.
  • Blend the sauce with a blender and cook about 15 minutes until thickened.
  • For the alfredo sauce-melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic, capsicum and sauté for a minute.
  • Whisk in the corn flour until smooth and cook for about 2 minutes(the colour must not change)
  • Whisk in the milk and corn kernels and season with salt & pepper, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Let it simmer and cook for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the parmesan cheese and stir, add 2 tablespoons of water to the alfredo sauce if required to thin it out.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Add the pasta and tomato sauce to the alfredo sauce and mix.
  • Add the basil, oregano and chilli flakes and mix well.
  • Creamy and luscious farfalle pasta is ready to serve.
  • Serve hot with garlic bread.