Description
Tikka masala pasta is a unique, spiced pasta dish made with a creamy tomato sauce seasoned with traditional masala spices. This curried pasta is infused with warm, fragrant spices in a slightly sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
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1 pound spiral pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1/2 cup diced onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons grated ginger
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1 cup crushed tomatoes
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon fenugreek
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder*
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 cup half and half
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Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al denté. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water for the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, spices. Stirring to incorporate.
- Whisk in heavy cream. Add 2-3 tablespoons of pasta water. Whisk again.
- Add pasta to skillet, stirring until well coated.
Notes
*For a spicier version substitute 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Spiral
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 3.9 g
- Sodium: 362.9 mg
- Fat: 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 46.7 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 8.6 g
- Cholesterol: 5.3 mg
