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Servings:
8
Masala Pasta
A spicy, garlicky masala pasta made with roasted garlic sauce. The garlic flavor in this sauce is so prominent and works so well with all the additional spices to the sauce.
Total Time
20min
4.0
1 Rating
Author: Milk & Cardamom
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
1
box
(14 oz)
(14 oz)
Penne Pasta
•
1
jar
(24 oz)
(24 oz)
Tomato and Garlic Sauce
•
2
Tbsp
Oil
•
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
•
1 1/2
cups
Diced
Onions
•
1 1/2
cups
Diced
Assorted Color Bell Peppers
•
1/2
tsp
Ground Turmeric
•
1
Tbsp
Garam Masala
•
1
Tbsp
Red Chili Powder
•
3
Tbsp
Heavy Cream
(optional)
•
to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Cook
Penne Pasta (1 box)
according to package directions.
2.
While the pasta is cooking, heat
Oil (2 Tbsp)
in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot add the
Cumin Seeds (1 tsp)
.
3.
When the cumin seeds start spluttering, add
Onions (1 1/2 cups)
and lower the heat to medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4.
Add
Assorted Color Bell Peppers (1 1/2 cups)
and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
5.
Add
Tomato and Garlic Sauce (1 jar)
,
Ground Turmeric (1/2 tsp)
,
Garam Masala (1 Tbsp)
, and
Red Chili Powder (1 Tbsp)
and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes.
6.
Add
Heavy Cream (3 Tbsp)
and mix well. Stir in the drained pasta until well combined.
7.
Sprinkle with
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
before serving. Enjoy!
Author's Notes
Use 1 cup of whatever veggies you have in the fridge. Some good options include zucchini, eggplant, peas, broccoli, carrots, and so on. Be sure to dice them 1/4-inch or smaller so that it cooks quickly and evenly.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
310
FAT
9.7 g
PROTEIN
8.0 g
CARBS
47.9 g
