Macaroni Pasta with Vodka sauce

I have been wanting to learn making Pasta dishes for quite sometime now.This is the simplest pasta recipe that i could think of.I bet it is an easy to make dish,healthy and yummy too.The simple combination of Olive Oil,Garlic,Pepper powder and Oregano seasoning gives this dish an amazing taste and flavor.

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level:Medium

Ingredients:

• Macaroni Pasta - 1 cup
• Mixed Vegetables (Capsicum,Grean Peas,Tomatoes) - 1 cup finely chopped
• Ginger,Garlic paste - 1 tsp (optional)
• Garlic - 3-4 finely chopped
• Olive Oil - 2 tbsp
• Oregano Seasoning - 1 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
• Vodka sauce - 3 tbsp ( From Safeway)
• Mint Leaves/Basil leaves - Few chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Cook the Macaroni pasta in water with a drop of oil for 10-15 mins . Drain the water and keep aside.(Take care not to overcook the pasta.Run the pasta through cold water to avoid it being sticky.)
2. In a pan, add 2 tbsp Olive Oil,Ginger-Garlic paste,Chopped Garlic and sauté for 2-3 mins
3. To this,add the vegetables along with a little salt and simmer until the vegetables are half-cooked.
4. Now add 2 tbsp of Vodka sauce and stir well so that the veggies and sauce mixes well.
5. Add the cooked Pasta and mix well. Then add Black Pepper Powder,Oregano and salt to taste and sauté for few mins
6. Garnish it with Basil or Mint Leaves. Yummy,hot pasta ready :)

Variations :

- I like to keep my Pasta simple. If you want a more extravagant dish, feel free to add on more veggies like Broccoli,Mushrooms etc.
- I prefer to use Sun Dried Tomatoes when making Pasta as it has a unique flavor to it. You can also use fresh tomatoes instead
- You can add Grated Cheese for an extra flavor and extra calorie ;)
- Safeway has a variety of good Pasta sauces. You can alter the same recipe by using other sauces like Garlic Alfredo or Arabiata or Basil Pesto.