Hasty Pasta Sauce for Busy People

 

Yes, I was running short of time again, and hungry. So I raided the fridge to create a quick and easy pasta dish. Has this happened to you? These days, I meet lots of busy people who understand hunger and haste, so I am sharing the results of my fridge-raid with you. I enjoyed my meal. I hope you like it, too.

Warning: this recipe is for one person. Double the quantities for two; or increase as desired.

Spiralli or other short pasta, for one or as desired

6 cup mushrooms

¼ red capsicum

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ tablespoon butter

10 baby Roma or cherry tomatoes

3 heaped teaspoons tomato pesto

Basil to garnish, if desired 

Cook pasta following packet directions until al dente. Peel, trim and slice mushrooms. Finely slice capsicum.

In a small pan, heat oil and butter; add mushrooms and capsicum. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 or 5 minutes until mushrooms are just soft. Add whole tomatoes and tomato pesto; cook, stirring, for 2 or 3 minutes. Check taste; remove from heat. Presto, sauce is done.

Serve mixed through hot, cooked pasta, garnished with fresh basil leaves, if desired.