masala pasta recipe | indian style pasta recipe | indian desi pasta recipes (2024)

masala pasta recipe | indian style pasta recipe | indian desi pasta recipes with detailed photo and video recipe. a unique and adapted version of pasta recipe prepared specifically to the indian taste buds with a combination of spices. it is typically prepared as a lunch box or tiffin box recipe for kids and adults, but can also be served as a party starter or as an appetiser. these saucy, creamy and spicy pasta are generally prepared with penne pasta variant but can be experimented with any type of pasta variant.

masala pasta recipe | indian style pasta recipe | indian desi pasta recipes with step by step photo and video recipe. pasta or cheese-based recipes are not native recipes to india. generally, the cheese-based recipes are bland or in other words less spiced recipes. obviously, these less spiced recipes are not appreciated by the indian taste buds and hence are extended with indian spices. one such popular kid’s lunch box recipe is the masala pasta recipe or more commonly known as desi pasta.

as i was explaining, this pasta is not an authentic recipe from its roots. there is extensive use of spice masala in this recipe. hence it would result in spicy and more importantly, gives a curry-like taste and texture to the sauce. to be honest, the traditional italian chef may not approve or consider this recipe as a pasta recipe. it is not just spicy, but also may raise the temperature with its heat. personally, with the indian taste buds, i like the combination of sweet and spicy combinations introduced by cheese and garam masala. i never prepare authentic pasta with just cheese and pepper. i even sometimes add paneer or even tofu to make it a complete meal with a source of protein in it. i have not added to this, but it is an ideal option to consider too. you may even add a choice of meat as per your choice to make it meat friendly too.

furthermore, some more additional tips, suggestions and variants to the popular desi masala pasta recipe. firstly, the use of juicy and ripe tomatoes are very critical for this recipe. i have used ripe roma tomatoes for this recipe and it helps to give you the sweet and sour taste of the final end product. secondly, i have added spices like garam masala, coriander powder, cumin with pepper for the perfect desi taste. but if you feel that it is too much of spices, you skip all and use just garam masala spice mix. lastly, the use of vegetables is open-ended and you can use them as per your choice and preference. yet avoid using vegetables like potatoes, beetroot, cauliflower or even leafy vegetables like spinach, pudina or mint leaves.

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masala pasta recipe | indian style pasta recipe | indian desi pasta recipes

HEBBARS KITCHEN

easy masala pasta recipe | indian style pasta recipe | indian desi pasta recipes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course pasta

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 683 kcal

Ingredients

for cooking pasta:

• ▢ 2 litre water
• ▢ 1 tbsp salt
• ▢ 2 cup pasta

for pasta sauce:

• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp butter
• ▢ 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ▢ 1 chilli, slit
• ▢ 1 inch ginger, chopped
• ▢ ½ onion, finely chopped
• ▢ 1 tsp chilli powder
• ▢ ½ tsp turmeric
• ▢ 2 cup tomato puree
• ▢ ½ tsp coriander powder
• ▢ ½ tsp cumin powder
• ▢ ½ tsp garam masala
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ 2 tbsp sweet corn
• ▢ 2 tbsp carrot, chopped
• ▢ 2 tbsp capsicum, chopped
• ▢ ½ cup pasta boiled water
• ▢ 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• ▢ 1 tsp mixed herbs
• ▢ 1 tsp chilli flakes
• ▢ ½ cup cheese, grated
• ▢ 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Instructions

• firstly, in a large vessel take 2 litre water and 1 tbsp salt.

• get the water to a rolling boil. once the water comes to a boil, add 2 cup pasta.

• boil for 7 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. make sure to check the cooking time on package instructions.

• drain off the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop from cooking further. keep aside.

• to prepare pasta sauce, in a large wok heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter.

• add2 clove garlic,1 chilli and 1 inch ginger. saute slightly.

• also, saute ½ onion until the onions shrink slightly.

• keeping the flame on low, add1 tsp chilli powder and ½ tsp turmeric.

• saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

• further, add 2 cup tomato puree and cook well.

• cook until the mixture thickens and oil separates.

• also add½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.

• saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

• add2 tbsp sweet corn, 2 tbsp carrot and 2 tbsp capsicum. cook for a minute.

• now add½ cup pasta boiled water, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp mixed herbs and 1 tsp chilli flakes.

• cook until the spices are well combined.

• further, add ½ cup cheese and mix well. cheesy pasta sauce is ready.

• now add boiled pasta and mix well making sure the pasta sauce is well combined with pasta.

• finally, enjoy desi masala pasta topped with cheese and coriander.

Nutrition

Calories: 683kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 22gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 4504mgPotassium: 1759mgFiber: 11gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5631IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 332mgIron: 8mg

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how to make masala pasta with step by step photo:

1. firstly, in a large vessel take 2 litre water and 1 tbsp salt.
   
2. get the water to a rolling boil. once the water comes to a boil, add 2 cup pasta.
   
3. boil for 7 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. make sure to check the cooking time on package instructions.
   
4. drain off the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop from cooking further. keep aside.
   
5. to prepare pasta sauce, in a large wok heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter.
   
6. add2 clove garlic,1 chilli and 1 inch ginger. saute slightly.
   
7. also, saute ½ onion until the onions shrink slightly.
   
8. keeping the flame on low, add1 tsp chilli powder and ½ tsp turmeric.
   
9. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
   
10. further, add 2 cup tomato puree and cook well.
    
11. cook until the mixture thickens and oil separates.
    
12. also add½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
    
13. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
    
14. add2 tbsp sweet corn, 2 tbsp carrot and 2 tbsp capsicum. cook for a minute.
    
15. now add½ cup pasta boiled water, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp mixed herbs and 1 tsp chilli flakes.
    
16. cook until the spices are well combined.
    
17. further, add ½ cup cheese and mix well. cheesy pasta sauce is ready.
    
18. now add boiled pasta and mix well making sure the pasta sauce is well combined with pasta.
    
19. finally, enjoy desi masala pasta topped with cheese and coriander.
    

notes:

• firstly, make sure not to overcook the pasta as it turns mushy when added to the sauce.
• also, you can add vegetables of your choice to make it nutritious.
• additionally, adding pasta boiled water helps to thicken the sauce.
• finally, desi masala pasta recipe tastes great when prepared spicy and cheesy.