Tandoori Pasta
Tandoori pasta is creamy, bold, comforting, and a quick & simple 25-minute lunch or dinner the entire family will enjoy!
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 564kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of neutral oil
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup of sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon of fresh minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 2 teaspoons of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (14-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, in their juices
- 1 cup of pasta water
- 1 pound of pasta
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, agave, or maple syrup
- Crushed red pepper, garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan with a lid, heat the oil under medium high heat. Add the red onion and cook until translucent. Add the green onion and ginger and saute for two minutes.
- Add the garlic powder, cardamon, paprika, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for one minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes in their juices, mix well, bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat to a very low simmer. Stirring every couple of minutes.
- While the onions, tomatoes, and spices cook, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- When the pasta is ready, drain it and save one cup of pasta water.
- Return the pasta to the pot and add the sauce. Mix well and add more pasta water if needed.
- Squeeze half a lemon and add the brown sugar, agave, or maple syrup. Mix well and garnish with sliced green onions and crushed red pepper.
Notes
- Bloom the spices: This is an important step to bring out all the flavors in the spices for a more full-bodied tandoori sauce.
- Cook pasta al dente: It will continue to cook when combined with the hot tandoori sauce, so this ensures it doesn’t become overcooked and mushy.
- Save some pasta water: It helps thin the sauce while the starches help the sauce cling to pasta, making it a great addition to any homemade pasta sauce.
- Tweak the flavors: Feel free to adjust the ratio of the spices and/or the amount of lemon and sweetener added to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg
