One pot pasta

Introduction:

This is quick to make, most amazing, one pot creamy pasta. The pasta is cooked  in the sauce, in one pan, in 20 min.This recipe yields delicious creamy pasta as the pasta soak up all the goodness of the ingredients. This recipe is sure to impress all those who love pasta. The main ingredient that one should look out for, when buying pasta is durum wheat or whole wheat. Pasta products made from these ingredients are a healthier option than other cheaper quality ones made from Maida (refined wheat flour).It also tastes delicious.....Enjoy cooking and eating this one pot pasta...

	Cuisine: Italian
	Recipe category: dinner, pasta
	Prep time: 20 min
	Cooking time: 20 min
	Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Pasta (penne)	300 gms
Onion (large)	1 chopped
Green chilly	1 (whole)
Garlic	6 cloves (chopped)
Carrot	1 diced
Capsicum	1/2 diced
Beans	6 chopped
Sweet corn kernels	2 tbsp
Milk	3 cups or more if needed
Water	1 cup
Cheese cubes	2 grated
Oregano	1 tsp
Pepper powder	1/2 tsp
Chilly flakes	1/2 tsp
Oil	1 tbsp
Butter	1 tbsp
Salt	1/2 tsp or according to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak pasta in water for 10 min
2. Drain off and keep it aside
3. Take oil and butter in a pan. When hot add chopped onions, whole green chilly and chopped garlic cloves
4. Sauté until onions turn soft
5. Add the vegetables (carrot, capsicum, beans, and sweet corn kernels) and fry for 2min
6. Add milk, water and salt. bring it to a boil. Add pasta
7. Cook for 10 min on low flame without closing the pan
8. Stir occasionally
9. Check if the pasta is cooked properly (notes)
10. Add grated cheese, oregano, chilly flakes and pepper powder
11. Give a quick mix and switch off stove
12. Serve hot with Hot and sweet tomato sauce

Notes:

• You can choose any type of pasta for this recipe (macaroni, rotini, farfalle...) cooking time may vary
• To test a piece of pasta (whether cooked or not), remove it and bite into it to determine if it’s done
• If the pasta is still hard for your liking, boil it for another minute before checking again
• If the milk water mix is completely absorbed and the pasta is still under cooked, add more milk
• Even after turning off the heat, pasta continues to cook....so keep that in mind
• As it cools, it thickens so add a little milk while reheating
• Chilly flakes and pepper powder can be adjusted according to taste
• And for all the non-vegetarians, you can add 100 gms of minced meat (mutton/chicken) and sauté for 3min (with onions)before adding the vegetables