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Today along with my grand daughter will teach you how to make "Pasta in Red Sauce"
Boil plenty of water in a large vessel. Add tbsp of oil and little salt. when the water starts boiling, add the pasta and cook until soft. Then drain it.
Make criss cross on the base of the tomatoes and place them in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or till the skin begins to peel. Drain the tomatoes, cool slightly, peel, deseed and chop them.
Lets heat the olive oil.
Add the bayleaves and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Make sure to cook the tomatoes till they are soft enough!
Mash the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
Once done, remove the bayleaves and discard them
Add the tomato purée, tomato ketchup, oregano, chilli flakes and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the fusilli, toss gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 more minutes, while stirring continuously.
Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream and cheese.