Busy day dinner sorted: Celebrity chef shares fuss-free one-pot pasta recipe

Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has shared a quick and comforting one-pot pasta recipe designed for busy weeknights when time and energy are in short supply. The chef posted the recipe in an Instagram video on Sunday, promising a meal that delivers on flavour while keeping washing up to a minimum.

"The best part about some recipes is that they leave you with fewer dishes to wash afterwards. This One Pot Pasta is creamy, comforting and exactly the kind of meal busy days need," Kapoor said.

Ingredients

The recipe calls for the following ingredient:

• 1½ cups of penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 small chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
• 4 to 5 quartered button mushrooms
• 1 small yellow zucchini, cut into triangles
• 1 cup of tomato purée
• Salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon of dried mixed herbs
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 medium green capsicum, seeded and cut into triangles
• 4 halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• A fresh basil sprig for garnish.

Method

1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for two to three minutes until the onion turns soft and translucent.
3. Add the mushrooms and zucchini to the pan, stirring well and cooking for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and release their moisture.
4. Pour in the tomato purée, then add the salt, dried mixed herbs, and penne pasta, mixing thoroughly so the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and seasonings.
5. Stir in the sugar and 2 cups of hot water, combining well.
6. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
7. Once cooked, add the green capsicum, cherry tomatoes, and butter, tossing gently until the vegetables soften slightly and the butter melts into the sauce.
8. Transfer the pasta to a serving plate or bowl, garnish with a fresh basil sprig, and serve hot.

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