Curry Coconut Pasta

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and salt it to taste.

Add a little more than half a pack of penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions for about 10-12 minutes.

In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté rough chopped onions until softened.

Add grated fresh ginger and grated fresh garlic to the onions and sauté until fragrant.

Add curry powder (about 2 teaspoons) and a little turmeric; cook for 1 minute on low heat.

Slowly add coconut milk to the pan, cooking for about 7-8 minutes.

Add cayenne pepper, oregano, and a pinch of ground cloves for flavor.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

Once the pasta is al dente, drain it and add it to the sauce, letting it absorb the flavors for about 2 minutes on low heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary