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Red sauce pasta | How to make red sauce pasta

By swasthi , on June 15, 2020, 102 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Red sauce pasta recipe – Healthy & delicious kids’ friendly pasta that can be made for after school meal or dinner. Red sauce pasta is a dish made with pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic & herbs. This is one of the best pasta recipes you can make at home & I am sure your family will love it.

red sauce pasta recipe

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This is an easy idea to include tomatoes and red bell pepper in kids’ diet. Red sauce pasta recipe is generally made using only tomatoes. Mostly canned tomatoes or tomato paste/ puree is used to get the bright color.

Making this red sauce pasta recipe entirely using only tomatoes will make it very tangy. So you can use either onions or bell peppers to balance the tang from tomatoes.

If you are looking for ideas to include bell pepper in your diet, then surely this is a must try. On occasions I also make this with chicken and shrimps. It tastes great that way too. I have mentioned the details in the notes below.

The unique taste and flavor comes from roasting the tomatoes & bell pepper before blending. They can be oven roasted or sauteed in the pan just like the way I have done in this post.

Do not skip this step as it makes red sauce pasta more flavorful and delicious.

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Preparation

The red sauce I have made for this pasta recipe uses red bell pepper along with tomatoes. But can be substituted with onions.

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Saute bell peppers or onions on a high flame just for 2 mins. You can also skip bell peppers and use onion. The taste would be different but good. Set them aside to cool.

frying bell peppers for pasta recipe

2. To the same pan, add ripe tomatoes and saute for 2 to 3 mins.

frying tomatoes

3. Tomatoes must turn soft. Add red chili flakes as needed. Set this aside to cool.

adding chilli flakes

4. When cooled, add them to a blender jar.

adding tomatoes to blender for red sauce pasta

5. Blend to a smooth or coarse paste. We prefer smooth. Set this aside.

pureed tomatoes
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6. While you make the sauce, you can bring 2 liters water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt as needed.

boiling water with salt

7. When the water comes to a boil, add pasta. Cook al dente following the instructions on the pack.

adding pasta to boiling water

8. Drain off in a colander and rinse to remove extra starch.

draining cooked pasta
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How to make red sauce pasta recipe

9. Put back the same pan on the stove with another 1 tbsp oil. When hot saute garlic and red chili flakes until they turn fragrant.

frying garlic chilli flakes to make red sauce pasta

10. Add chopped onions.

adding onions to make red sauce pasta

11. Saute until the raw smell goes away.

frying onions for red sauce pasta

12. Add the puree and salt. Mix and cook on a medium heat until the sauce thickens.

adding tomato puree to make red sauce pasta

13. This is the consistency i prefer, you can even take off a little earlier. Add oregano. Mix well. Off the stove.

cooked red sauce for pasta
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14. Add the cooked pasta. I prefer another tbsp olive oil now. This is optional.

15. Saute until well combined.

prepared red sauce pasta in pan

Add crushed pepper. Serve pasta in red sauce hot.

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red sauce pasta

Red sauce pasta

Delicious red sauce pasta made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs & spices.
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 to 3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1 ½ cups pasta (any)
  • 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil (or any)
  • salt as needed
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp onions finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups tomatoes ripe red chopped
  • 1 ¼ cup red bell peppers or red capsicum or ½ to ¾ cup onions
  • ½ to 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust as needed)
  • ½ to 1 tsp oregano or mixed herbs
  • pepper freshly crushed for garnish
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Roast onions or bell peppers in 1 tbsp oil for 3 mins on a high flame. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Roast tomatoes until mushy for about 3 mins. Cool this as well.
  • Blend them together to a puree. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook pasta with salt until al dente (just cooked).
  • Drain off and rinse them. Drain in a colander. Set aside.

How to make red sauce pasta

  • Heat the same pan with more oil and fry garlic and chili flakes until aromatic.
  • Add onions and saute until golden.
  • Pour the puree and add salt. 
  • Mix well and cook until it reaches a desired consistency. Make sure the sauce is not watery. Taste the sauce and adjust salt as needed. Add oregano.
  • Off the stove and add the pasta. Toss well until mixed.
  • Garnish with herbs. Serve hot pasta in red sauce.
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Notes

  1. If using prawns: You can add about 125 to 150 grams of fresh cleaned tiger prawns after sauteing garlic, onions. Saute until they get cooked. They swirl completely when done. Set them aside without removing onions or garlic. Add them back to the pan along with cooked pasta.
  2. If using chicken: Cook 150 grams of boneless chicken separately until tender, shred and then add it after sauteing garlic, onions.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Red sauce pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 250mg11%
Potassium 816mg23%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 3445IU69%
Vitamin C 137mg166%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Hasina says

    December 30, 2020

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe several times and it always turns out best. My kids truly love it. Thanks for such wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 30, 2020

      Welcome Hasina
      Glad your kids love it!
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Nandini Panuganti says

    December 27, 2020

    5 stars
    I have followed the recipe exactly except using green chillies instead of red chilli flakes.The taste was amazing.Everyone njoyed the pasta.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 27, 2020

      Glad to know !
      Thanks Nandini
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Sowmya says

    December 23, 2020

    Is this sauce be good to store in the refrigerator? If so, how long?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 23, 2020

      Hi Sowmya
      It keeps good for 2 days in the fridge

      Reply
  5. Meghna says

    December 8, 2020

    Love your recipes! Can I add Spinach/Palak in this Red Sauce Pasta? If yes, when should I add it?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 8, 2020

      Thank you! First saute it separately. Keep it aside and then add it with the pasta to the sauce.

      Reply
  6. Deepali says

    November 19, 2020

    Tried it for dinner last night, it was yumm. The tip that you shared about roasting onions/pepper and tomatoes really lifted the flavors.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 23, 2020

      Glad to know Deepali

      Reply
  7. Scovia says

    October 28, 2020

    I love it πŸ’š

    Reply
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  9. Keerti says

    October 2, 2020

    5 stars
    I love this recipe a lot! Made it like 20 times already πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 6, 2020

      Thanks Keerti

      Reply
  10. Nethanya. K. N says

    August 16, 2020

    Very nice recipe I love the way you organise everything. It makes cooking easy. Please do more vegetarian international recipes. Thank you.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 17, 2020

      Welcome!
      Thank you! Yes sure
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Subhendu says

    August 10, 2020

    Hi Swasthi!
    Please advise me, what can I use instead of oregano?
    And can I use mustard oil or sunflower oil?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 10, 2020

      Hi Subhendu
      Any dried herbs like basil, thyme or a mix of all these will work. Not mustard oil. Use sunflower.

      Reply
      • Subhendu says

        August 11, 2020

        5 stars
        Can I just skip the dried herbs?

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          August 11, 2020

          yes skip them and add lots of black pepper. You can also try using very finely chopped coriander leaves.

          Reply
          • Subhendu says

            August 17, 2020

            5 stars
            Thank you very much.

      • Ishita singh says

        August 16, 2020

        5 stars
        Nice recipe.
        Going to try
        Tried and it’s πŸ˜‹

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          August 17, 2020

          Thank you Ishita

          Reply
  12. Prachi Agarwal says

    August 2, 2020

    It’s lovely recipe. I also tried the recipe by adding little ketchup and pepper to it. It is mind blowing

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 3, 2020

      Glad to know Prachi

      Reply
  13. Sameer says

    July 20, 2020

    5 stars
    I tried your recipe and i just fell in love with pasta! Really appreciable work mam!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 21, 2020

      Thanks Sameer
      Glad to know you loved it

      Reply
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  15. Vaidegij Jagaraj says

    July 11, 2020

    5 stars
    No-fail recipes time and again! A huge thanks to your recipes!!

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 13, 2020

      Welcome Vaidegi
      Thank you

      Reply
  16. Flavia says

    July 2, 2020

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,

    Please advise, Can red bell pepper be replaced by green capsicum to make pasta sauce

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      July 2, 2020

      Hi Flavia,
      No not green capsicum. It will change the color and not sure how it tastes. You can use onions instead.

      Reply
      • Flavia says

        July 8, 2020

        5 stars
        Thank you so much Swasthi

        Reply
        • Petal says

          September 12, 2020

          Can I boiled some white chickpea grind it and mix with sauce. Also what other veggies can be added to make it healthier.

          Reply
          • swasthi says

            September 12, 2020

            I haven’t tried it the way you said. Sounds good but. You can add carrots, peas, broccoli, sweet corn, spinach. Pls add only the veggies you like

  17. Fiza puri says

    June 26, 2020

    Hi swaasthi !
    Which ever of ur recipes I tried making they turned out amazing thank you for sharing ur recipes.. every loved just love the dished..

    Reply
  18. Ancy says

    June 7, 2020

    My go-to recipe for red sauce pasta. Tastes amazing. πŸ™‚ we loved it

    Reply
  19. Neha says

    May 16, 2020

    5 stars
    Hi, I would always like to follow your recipe instead of another. My familiars like your style cooking taste. Thank you so much. N more I like your step by step pics of recipe which helps to cook without mistake.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 16, 2020

      Thanks so much Neha!
      Glad to know!
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
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  21. Winnie says

    May 11, 2020

    Tried this recipe using onions instead of bell pepper and it came out really well. Roasting onion and tomato really enhances the flavour. Also added some chicken. Loved it.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 13, 2020

      Thank you Winnie
      Glad to know it came out good!
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  22. Anubha says

    April 9, 2020

    5 stars
    Hey Swasthi,

    I am a regular follower of your recipes and love your exact measurements and authentic flavous that come out. We are under lockdown and I had been craving for some pasts since a long long time and today I made this using Macaroni (only thing available) and regular peanut oil and I can’t believe the fantastic taste of the pasta even though I didn’t have olive oil or red capsicum.. Thanks to you my craving got settled in these tough times when I had little hope. And I made the red sauce for the the first time. Thank you and please know that you are bringing a lot of joy to our homes. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 9, 2020

      Hi Anubha,
      So happy reading your comment. You are most welcome! Thanks much for your time to let me know.
      Stay safe!
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  23. Shweta says

    March 15, 2020

    Thanks for the recipe. I made it today and my entire family loved it. Not a bit was left. Keep posting your good recipes.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 17, 2020

      Welcome Shweta
      Glad your family loves it. Thank you!

      Reply
  24. pujita allu says

    December 3, 2019

    It was soooo tasty!! I ate 2 bowls!! Yummy in my tummmmmy!
    kids loved it!! will definitely make more!! I personally added garlic, which was way tastier. You should add garlic to your recipe. And put my name under it so the credit goes to me. I hope you make more tasty dishes for my family to try. My kids love your recipes. It made the house smell very gooooood!! may annapoora, the god of cooking, give you more knowledge on cooking!! good luck

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 9, 2019

      Hi Pujita,
      Sorry forgot to reply you. Thanks a lot for the wishes. Glad you all loved the red sauce pasta. This recipe cannot be made without garlic. I think you did not notice that I have already used it.
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  25. Padmaja D R says

    November 17, 2019

    5 stars
    The recipe was a hit!! Thanks so much

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 19, 2019

      Welcome Padmaja

      Reply
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