Ketchup Pasta Recipe ( Napolitan ナポリタン )

TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RECIPE: If you need a family meal that requires no special ingredients and that can be made in less than 30 minutes, Ketchup Pasta ( a Japanese westernized version of the traditional Omurice オムライス ), can be an interesting option.

The idea of adding ketchup into pasta would make italian people cringe, but if dome properly, it's really a wonderful dish.

The legend says that this dish originated in Yokohama in the '50s, when tomatoes were scarce and ketchup, imported by the american, was the only alternative available.

Skill Level:	Time: 30 Minutes
Price:	Serves: 4 People

Ingredients:

Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted Water to a boil and cook the Pasta accordingly.

02 - While the Water boil, mince ( or crush with your hand ) the Garlic Cloves and slice Onion, Sausages, Bell Peppers, and Mushrooms ( optional ).

03 - In a large frying pan or Skillet, heat the Olive Oil over medium heat.

04 - Now, add the minced or crushed Garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes or until golden.

05 - Add the Onions and Bell Peppers, and sauté for a couple of extra minutes.

06 - When the Onions are wilted, add the Sausages and sauté for 3 minutes, adding Water if required.

( Add the Mushrooms and sauté until everything is cooked )



07 - Once everything is cooked, add the Sauce ingredients: Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Milk and Sugar ( optional ). Stir and cook for 2 minutes at medium heat or until the Milk has thickened.

08 - When the Sauce thickens, mix in the Pasta Cooking Water and stir well.

09 - Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste.

10 - As soon as the pasta is cooked ( al dente ), drain and combin with the Sauce.

11 - Top with Parmesan Cheese, stir and serve.

Notes:

- STEP 03: If you don't want to fry you can simply boil everything in a little bit of Water and then add some Oil right at the end.