Red Pasta using Spanish Tomato Seasoning

Key Product @ Picante Spanish Tomato Seasoning @ Picante Chilli Flakes

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4):

🍝 Pasta:

• 250g penne or fusilli
• Water for boiling
• 1 tsp salt

🍅 Sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Picante Spanish tomato seasoning
• 1½ cups tomato puree
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional for richness)
• ½ tsp Picante Chilli flakes
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sugar (optional)
• Salt to taste

🧀 Optional Add-ins:

• ¼ cup fresh cream (for creamy version)
• ½ cup grilled vegetables
• ½ cup grilled chicken or prawns
• Parmesan or mozzarella for topping

1️⃣ Boil the Pasta

• Bring water to boil.
• Add salt and pasta.
• Cook until al dente.
• Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain.

2️⃣ Prepare the Spanish Red Sauce

• Heat olive oil in a pan.
• Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
• Add onions and cook until soft.
• Add Picante Spanish tomato seasoning and toast lightly for 20–30 seconds (enhances aroma).
• Pour in tomato puree and tomato paste.
• Add pepper, Picante Chilli flakes, and sugar.
• Simmer 8–10 minutes until thick and glossy.

3️⃣ Combine

• Add cooked pasta to sauce.
• Toss well.
• Add a little reserved pasta water if needed.
• Finish with cheese or cream (optional).