Horns in a frying pan

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make horns in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary products. I advise you to take pasta only from durum wheat, they do not become overcooked. Read more about the intricacies of choosing pasta in the article at the link at the end of the recipe. I advise you to take small pasta, such as horns. Vary the number of tomatoes according to their size and your taste. I put two, but I could have added a third. Choose spices according to your taste. You can add garlic if you wish.

2. STEP 2

   

   Peel the onion and finely chop. You can also cut the onion into half rings if you wish.

3. STEP 3

   

   Wash and dry the tomatoes. Then cut them into small cubes. You can grate them on a coarse grater - they will still soften in the sauce to a puree. If desired, you can remove the skins from the tomatoes. There is a great way to do this. First, cut the top of the tomato crosswise. Place it in boiling water for a minute and then immediately transfer it to cold water. Due to the temperature difference, the skin will easily move away from the pulp and can be removed.

4. STEP 4

   

   Heat a deep frying pan. Choose the size taking into account the fact that pasta will be cooked in it, which tends to increase in size. Pour vegetable oil into the frying pan. Add onion. Fry the onion over low heat, stirring it, for several minutes, until transparent. Read about how to choose the ideal frying pan, as well as how to choose the right vegetable oil in separate articles, links at the end of the recipe.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add tomatoes to onions. Let the fire remain small. Stir in tomatoes and onions.

6. STEP 6

   

   Cover the pan with a lid and simmer the vegetables for about 10 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   The tomatoes will become soft and can be mashed with a spatula until pureed.

8. STEP 8

   

   Place the cones into the pan. Add salt and pepper. Stir pasta and vegetables. Let them fry together for a few minutes. You can prepare pasta without vegetables by immediately placing dry pasta in a frying pan with oil, frying it a little and then continue cooking according to the recipe.

9. STEP 9

   

   Pour the freshly boiled water into the pasta. It should completely cover them. Stir. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, uncovered, over low heat. After five minutes, taste them. If the pasta is not ready yet and the water has evaporated, add a little boiling water.

10. STEP 10

    

    The horns should absorb all the water and become soft, but not mushy. To do this, I advise you not to overdo it with water. Be sure to stir the pasta as you go so it cooks evenly. Finally, turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid. The pasta will absorb the remaining moisture and become even tastier. When serving, sprinkle the pasta with grated cheese. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

caramel

08.12.2023

4.5

It will definitely be delicious, thank you! And I'm making macaroni and cheese cones.

Natalia M

08.12.2023

4.7

This recipe came in handy today. My son came home from school hungry, and I still didn’t have time to cook anything. So I quickly made the horns in a frying pan. The portion is small and I did not fry the onions in a frying pan; I used a small saucepan with a double bottom. The onions were fried perfectly in it) Instead of tomatoes, I used homemade ketchup; anyway, the tomatoes should have been boiled, and using ketchup sped up the process. Added smoked paprika and dried parsley. My pasta was in the form of springs, but they cooked pretty quickly. I poured the water in once and didn’t add more during the process. But I stirred it several times so that the pasta did not stick together. Everything took about 15-20 minutes at most. The dish is budget-friendly, filling, quick to prepare, only advantages) And it turned out very tasty! The pasta was saturated with tomato and seasonings, becoming juicy and aromatic. They are quite soft, but not mushy. The fried onions also add a caramel note. I'm happy with the result, thank you!