Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese is an Italian dish consisting of noodles like pasta on a bed of marinara sauce infused with flavours of basil.. Its a one pot meal for the lazy Sundays, which gives you a feeling of satisfaction of having something healthy, comforting yet scrumptious..

Ingredients:

250gms spagetti

2-3tbsp olive oil

1 kg tomatoes blanched, peeled and pureed

2 onions chopped

3 medium carrots chopped in julliennes

Salt to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper powder

2-3 tbsp tomato sauce

1tbsp chilli garlic sauce

2tsp herbs

1tsp chilli flakes

Handful of fresh basil leaves torn

1tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)

Method: Boil spaghetti with some oil and salt as per instructions on pack til al-dente.. For the sauce, heat oil in a pan.. Add in onions and saute till transluscent.. Add carrots and stir fry on high for 2mins.. It should retain its crunch.. Then add in tomato puree, salt, pepper, herbs, chilli flakes, chilli garlic sauce and tomato ketchup.. Cook for few minutes till everything blends well.. Add in basil and give it a stir.. Then add in spaghetti and mix with light hands.. Serve warm..

Note - You can top it with parmesan cheese.. I preferred it on a lighter side..