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Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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baked spaghetti in tomato sauce is an all-time favourite pasta preparation that appeals to all with its simple yet tangy flavour. Here, the spaghetti is cooked in a flavourful tomato sauce, garnished with cheese, and baked till perfectly done.
We show you in details on how to cook the tomato sauce for baked spaghetti in tomato sauce.
When making tomato-based sauces for pastas, it is good to add a dash of cream as given in this recipe, because it improves the mouth-feel and also balances the flavour of the sauce so the tanginess does not get overwhelming. You will find the Indian style baked spaghetti quite convenient to prepare on any day, because it uses only everyday ingredients and it also quite easy to make.
Serve the baked spaghetti in tomato sauce with plain Toasted Triangles or Garlicky Corn, Tomato and Cheese Toast or you can top it with some Cheesy Potato Balls or Broccoli and Potato Balls and enjoy it as a satiating one-dish meal.
Learn to make baked spaghetti in tomato sauce recipe | veg baked pasta | Indian style baked spaghetti | with step by step photos below.
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Preparation Time
25 Mins
Cooking Time
17 Mins
Total Time
42 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
For Baked Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce
2 cups cooked spaghetti
2 cups roughly chopped tomato
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped capsicum
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 cup grated processed cheese
2 tsp butter
Method
- To make baked spaghetti in tomato sauce , combine the tomatoes and ½ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes or till the tomatoes soft, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato mixture, sugar, chilli powder, tomato ketchup and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the spaghetti and cream, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Pour the spaghetti into a baking dish, sprinkle cheese evenly over it. Put dollops of butter evenly over it.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 20 minutes.
- Serve the baked spaghetti in tomato sauce hot.
Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce recipe, Indian style baked spaghetti Video by Tarla Dalal
Baked Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce recipe with step by step photos
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- For the tomato sauce in baked spaghetti in tomato sauce recipe | veg baked pasta | Indian style baked spaghetti | use red and ripe tomatoes. Also, you can make use of canned tomatoes.
- Cooked spaghetti should be 'al dente' or 'firm to the bite'. Check our recipe to cook pasta perfectly at home.
- Besides cheese and dollops of butter, sprinkle some crushed cheeseling biscuits or breadcrumbs evenly over the spaghetti for a cheesy-crunchy mouth-feel.
- You can have the Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce without baking, but with a melty layer of cheese on top it tastes awesome.
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For the tomato sauce, put the tomatoes in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Once the tomatoes are soft and cooked, transfer them in a mixer jar.
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Cool completely and blend them in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
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For the tomato sauce, put the tomatoes in a deep non-stick pan.
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Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add the onions.
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Sauté the onions on a medium flame for 2 minutes. They should be soft and translucent.
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Add the capsicum.
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And sauté again on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add the cooked and blended tomato mixture.
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Add sugar. This will remove the tanginess and lightly sweeten the tomato sauce.
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Add the chilli powder. Instead of chilli powder you can use dry red chilli flakes.
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Add tomato ketchup for enhancing the flavour and colour.
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Add salt to taste and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the cooked spaghetti.
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Add the fresh cream. It provides a rich and lustrous texture to the pasta sauce.
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Now mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
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Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan.
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Pour the prepared spaghetti with tomato sauce into an ovenproof baking dish and spread it evenly.
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Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over spaghetti.
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Dot it with dollops of butter.
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Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºC (400ºF) for 20 minutes. Serve baked spaghetti in tomato sauce | veg baked pasta | Indian style baked spaghetti | hot.
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Looking for an appetizing side dish to pair your baked spaghetti in tomato sauce | veg baked pasta | Indian style baked spaghetti ? Check out our Italian bread recipes and make fresh breads like focaccia, garlic bread, etc.
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Pour the prepared spaghetti with tomato sauce into an ovenproof baking dish and spread it evenly.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 284 cal |
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 21.7 mg |
| Sodium | 358.5 mg |
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Maleka
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can we make this sauce & keep & use it whenever needed If yes how many days can u keep the sauce
Siya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, can we make this recipe before-hand for a party and it will still be moist enough and taste good?
Eat to live
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very yummy and simple recipe. you can use less cream and it still tastes good.
Archana
March 13, 2025, midnight
A quick recipe.. spaghetti in tomato sauce.. saucy and tangy with a slight crunch of the capsicum.. and a cheesy texture on top.. This is loved by kids..
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