Description
A delightful fusion of pasta with aromatic Indian spices, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g mini macaroni
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 cups water for boiling
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup tomato, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot, adding in the salt. Once boiling, toss in the mini macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, allowing it to sit as you prepare the sauce.
- Melt the Butter: In a large pan, heat the cooking oil and butter over medium heat, letting the butter melt into a golden pool of flavor.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the finely chopped garlic to the pan and sauté it until it turns a lovely golden brown and releases its fragrant aroma.
- Cook the Vegetables: Toss in the chopped onion and green bell pepper, stirring until they soften and turn translucent. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in the chopped tomato along with the red chilli flakes. Let the mixture simmer until the tomatoes become soft and meld beautifully with the other ingredients.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked macaroni to the pan, mixing well to ensure every piece of pasta is coated in that rich, spicy goodness.
- Serve Hot: Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve your Indian Spiced Pasta hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if you like.
Notes
This dish can be customized with seasonal vegetables or proteins for added nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg