Spaghetti and Roasted Bell Peppers in Tomato Mint Sauce

Spaghetti and roasted bell peppers are tossed in a mildly spiced tomato sauce, flavored with fresh mint and black pepper.

Ingredients:

Spaghetti (Whole Wheat)

Red and Yellow Bell Peppers - 2

Tomatoes - 5-6 (Big)

Onions- 2

Garlic - 4-5 Cloves

Mint Leaves - 20-25 leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:

Boil pasta in salt water till al dente and keep aside.

Slice bell peppers into thin strips. Place the bell peppers in a baking tray, sprinkle salt and olive oil and bake at 180 Degrees C for 15 mins.

Blanch the Tomatoes. Peel and finely chop them and keep aside.

Wash the Mint leaves and chop roughly. (Keep few whole leaves aside for garnish)

Heat Olive Oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions and crushed garlic and sautee till the onions are golden brown. Add the Tomatoes and let it cook till the sauce thickens. Add Half a cup of water and let it cook for 10 mins on low flame.

Throw in the chopped mint leaves. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

When the sauce thickens, add the roasted bell peppers and Spaghetti. Mix well.

Check for Seasoning.

Plate the Pasta and garnish with roasted bell pepper and mint leaves.

*You can add some chilli flakes if you like it spicy!
*Garnish with Grated cheese.

*Blanch = Plunging tomatoes in boiling water for 2 minutes, remove and put it in a bowl of cool water.