Bean Pasta

Ingredients
3/4 cup cooked whole wheat penne
1/4 cup soaked and boiled rajma
2 tsp butter
2 to 3 black peppercorns
1 bayleaf
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp fresh cream
salt to taste

Method

  1. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the peppercorns, bayleaf and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  2. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn translucent.
  3. Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while mashing with the back of the spoon.
  4. Add the rajma, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  5. Add the tomato ketchup, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  6. Add the cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  7. Add the salt and mix well
  8. Add the penne, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 more minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove and discard the bayleaf and peppercorns. Serve hot.