5 from 6 votes
Tandoori Pasta
Tandoori pasta is creamy, bold, comforting, and a quick & simple 25-minute lunch or dinner the entire family will enjoy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
to 6
Calories:
564 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 red onion finely diced
- ½ cup green onions plus more for garnish, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 diced tomatoes in their juices, 14-ounce can
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 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.
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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 Information
Calories
564kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
643mg
(14%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.