Quick Indian-Style Pasta
A simple and flavorful pasta dish inspired by Indian cuisine, made with quick-cooking farfalle and a blend of aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz farfalle pasta
- ●1 tsp Indian curry powder
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 medium onion
- ●2 cloves garlic
- ●14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- ●1 cup vegetable broth
- ●to taste salt
- ●chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the Indian curry powder and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add the cooked farfalle pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce until well coated.
- 7
Season with salt to taste.
- 8
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!