Best Red Sauce Pasta Recipe | Indian Style Tomato Pasta | How to Make Classic Tomato Sauce Pasta

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides similar flavor with less cost.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds heat, while bell pepper is milder.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, cooking until they splutter.

Stir in chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chili; sauté for another minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala; cook for 2 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well to coat.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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