Veggie Curry Pasta
Indian-inspired curry pasta — pasta with vegetables in a curry-coconut sauce. Fusion comfort food. The unexpected combination works surprisingly well.
Prep Time
19 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
6
Calories
221 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Pasta300 g
- Curry Sauce1 ½
- Carrot1 ½ medium
- Potato3 medium
- Beans1 ½ cup
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Tomato3 medium
- Ginger1 ½ tsp
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Pasta300 g
- Curry Sauce1.5
- Carrot1.5 medium
- Potato3 medium
- Beans1.5 cup
- Onion1.5 medium
- Tomato3 medium
- Ginger1.5 tsp
- Garlic4.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1 lb penne or fusilli for 1 minute less than package time. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Add 1 chopped onion, cook 5 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, cook 1 minute.
- 3
Add 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell pepper, broccoli, peas). Cook 4 minutes.
- 4
Add 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 minute.
- 5
Add 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk and 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes. Simmer 8 minutes until thickened.
- 6
Add the drained pasta. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed. Finish with juice of 1 lime, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with optional Parmesan.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Bloom the spices first.
- 2.Coconut milk + tomato. Curry foundation.
- 3.Pasta water for sauce.
- 4.Lime brightens.
🔬 Why It Works
Curry pasta succeeds because the Indian spice blend works surprisingly well with pasta (similar to how curry sauces work over rice). The coconut-tomato base provides body. Lime and cilantro at the end provide brightness.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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