A bowl of fettuccine with a curry sauce.

What we love about this curry pasta

Seriously, this dish packs a ton of flavor and it is so unbelievably satisfying. It’s a convenient option for busy weeknight dinners when you want something flavorful, comforting and cozy without spending a ton of time in the kitchen. Who needs a protein when you can have a meatless dish that is this flavorful? If you are looking to add a little protein this would go great with some sliced, grilled chicken or some pan seared shrimp.

A bowl of thai green curry pasta made with fettuccine and fresh cilantro.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Close up of curry pasta in a bowl garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

Ingredients you might need to pick up

  • Thai green curry paste – This cooking paste is made with variety of ingredients such as green chilies, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, shallots, coriander, and cumin. This brings its own spice to the recipe so if you are not a huge fan of spice, skip adding the crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Curry powder – Similar to curry paste, this is a seasoning blend comprised of spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and various others.
  • Coconut milk
  • Ginger – You can grate or mince your own ginger or use pre-minced ginger – either will work just as well.
  • Lime juice

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

A few bowls of a spicy fusion pasta garnished with cilantro and limes.

How to make this curry pasta recipe

Cook the pasta. According to the package directions, cook the pasta to al denté. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside. Toss in a bit of cooking oil to prevent sticking if your sauce is not quite ready.

Make the sauce. In the empty pasta pot, or a large saucepan, heat cooking oil over medium heat and when the oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients, whisking until the sauce is smooth.

Simmer and garnish. Return pasta to the pot and simmer for a few minutes while sauce thickens and pasta absorbs sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a lime wedge before servin.

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Curry Pasta

This easy curry pasta is made with coconut milk infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and Thai green curry paste. It’s a unique and velvety pasta sauce that’s a vibrant fusion of flavors, plus it’s meatless meal that’s easy-to-make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 6 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoon grated or minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon curry paste
  • 4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 13.6 ounce can full-fat canned coconut milk

Instructions

  • Cook pasta, according to package directions, to al denté. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
  • Heat cooking oil over medium heat, to the empty pasta pot.
  • Add garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper flakes, sauté until garlic is fragrant, or about a minute.
  • Whisk in remaining ingredients until well combined then return pasta to the pot, stirring until pasta is well coated in sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or sliced green onions (or both) before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal Carbohydrates: 44g Protein: 10g Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 11g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.05g Cholesterol: 48mg Sodium: 273mg Potassium: 297mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 673IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 45mg Iron: 3mg

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