Masala Pasta

This Indian style Masala Pasta is heavenly in taste and lip-smacking comforting. It’s an easy flavor packed kid friendly dish. It’s the best weeknight dinner or a great lunchbox meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Italian

Keyword desi masala pasta, how to make masala pasta, masala pasta recipe, vegan masala pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 280kcal

Author Gunjan

Ingredients

2 cups dry pasta ( cooked as per package instructions)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp crushed/minced garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup peas and carrot mix (frozen or fresh)
1/4 cup sweet corn/corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup vegan cheddar cheese (shredded style)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
salt to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Instructions

Cook pasta as per package instructions and keep it aside. Before draining pasta reserve ¼ cup of its water and keep that aside as well.
Heat oil in a nonstick pan and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
Add green bell peppers and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add carrots, peas and corn and mix well. Let it cook for 1 minute on medium – high flame.
Add nutritional yeast and cheddar cheese and mix well until the cheese melts and the vegetables become sticky.
Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala to it and mix well.
Add the reserved pasta water, pasta and salt. Mix well. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes on low-medium flame. Mix again and turn it off.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

While cooking pasta as soon as the water starts to bubble and the starches takeover measure ¼ cup of that keep it aside for later use. Once pasta is cooked drain the rest of the water and keep the pasta aside also.
Any veggies of your choice can be used in this pasta recipe.
You may substitute nutritional yeast and vegan cheddar cheese with parmesan and regular cheddar cheese as well.
This tastes best when served immediately but the leftovers can be refrigerated for about 3-4 days. Warm it well in microwave before serving.
I have used ancient grain gluten free pasta that’s low in carb. You may use any pasta of your choice. The nutritional value will vary depending on the type of pasta you use in this recipe.

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