Desi Masala Pasta, Indian Style Tomato Pasta Recipe - Vacation In Australia (EP: 3) | Skinny Recipes

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from semolina

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often cheaper and just as nutritious.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is a budget-friendly alternative.

Boil water in a pot and add 1 tablespoon sea salt.

Add gluten-free pasta to boiling salted water and cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta.

Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold pressed coconut oil in a pan.

Add 5 to 6 finely chopped garlic cloves and stir until light golden brown.

Add 1 finely chopped onion and 1 teaspoon sea salt; sauté until onion is transparent or light pink.

Add 3 finely chopped tomatoes, stir, add a splash of water, cover, and cook until tomatoes are softened.

After 2 minutes, uncover and check tomatoes; they should be softened.

Add 1 chopped carrot and stir, then add 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, and 1 teaspoon garam masala; mix well and cover to cook the carrot.

Add the cooked pasta and half of a chopped capsicum; stir to combine.

Sprinkle in finely chopped coriander leaves and stir again; masala pasta is ready to serve.

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