Tuesday 30 June 2015

Tomato Spaghetti Salad




Tomato Spaghetti Salad
Ingredients
1 pack of Spaghetti ...
1 small onion peeled and finely chopped
5 cloves of garlic peeled and finely chopped ( do not use garlic paste)
5 tablespoons of tomato paste
1/2 tsp of salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons of sugar

3 tablespoons of dried parsley
1 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 a teaspoon of chili flakes or powder .
3 tablespoons of oil .
Method
Boil your spaghetti per packet instructions , ensure that it's not soft but al dente. Strain and put aside , drizzle over a little oil .
In a pan or saucepan heat your oil and add the onions and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes , stirring when needed . Next add your garlic and cook for a few minutes , next add the rest of your ingredients ( not the spaghetti ) and cook for 5 minutes stirring when needed .
Add this tomato mixture to your spaghetti in a bowl and stir and allow to cool . If it's a bit sticky , drizzle over a little oil . Before serving sprinkle over some dried parsley . Serve cold . Can be eaten on it's own as well Adding some finely grated cheese .