Masala Pasta

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 box
(14 oz)

Penne Pasta

I used Barilla Protein + Penne pasta

1 jar
(24 oz)

Tomato and Garlic Sauce

I used Barilla Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

2 Tbsp

Oil

1/2 Tbsp

Cumin Seeds

1 1/2 cups

Diced Onions

1 1/2 cups

Diced Assorted Color Bell Peppers

3/4 tsp

Ground Turmeric

1 Tbsp

Garam Masala

1 Tbsp

Red Chili Powder

plus more to taste

3 Tbsp

Heavy Cream

(optional)

to taste

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Cook Penne Pasta (1 box) according to package directions.

Step 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 (1/2 Tbsp) .

Step 3

When the cumin seeds start spluttering, add Onions (1 1/2 cups) and lower the heat to medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add Assorted Color Bell Peppers (1 1/2 cups) and saute for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add Tomato and Garlic Sauce (1 jar) , Ground Turmeric (3/4 tsp) , Garam Masala (1 Tbsp) , and Red Chili Powder (1 Tbsp) and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add Heavy Cream (3 Tbsp) and mix well. Stir in the drained pasta until well combined.

Step 7

Sprinkle with Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste) before serving. Enjoy!