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Spicy Red Sauce Pasta (Eid Special)
A flavorful and easy-to-make red sauce pasta recipe with a touch of South Asian spices, perfect for a quick meal or an Eid special gathering. This dish features perfectly cooked pasta coated in a rich tomato-based sauce with garlic, onion, red chili powder, and finished with red chili flakes and oregano.
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Pasta and Sauce in Pan
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
22m
Cook Time
32m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Fusion (South Asian Inspired Pasta)
English
Nutrition (per serving)
220
Calories
8g
Protein
38g
Carbs
6g
Fat
Spicy Red Sauce Pasta
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Plated Red Sauce Pasta with Garnish
Instructions
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- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.10m
Preview10mPreviewCook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside. - Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.1m
Preview1mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for 1 minute until it becomes fragrant. - Add the chopped onion to the pan and sautรฉ for 3 minutes until it softens and turns translucent.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the chopped onion to the pan and sautรฉ for 3 minutes until it softens and turns translucent. - Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to deepen its flavor and color.1m
Preview1mPreviewStir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to deepen its flavor and color. - Add the red chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Mix well with the tomato and onion mixture.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the red chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Mix well with the tomato and onion mixture. - Pour in the reserved pasta water (or regular water) into the pan. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.2m
Preview2mPreviewPour in the reserved pasta water (or regular water) into the pan. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. - Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the simmering red sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewAdd the cooked pasta to the pan with the simmering red sauce. - Toss the pasta thoroughly to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the rich red sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewToss the pasta thoroughly to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the rich red sauce. - Sprinkle red chili flakes and dried oregano over the pasta. Give it another gentle toss to incorporate the seasonings.1m
Preview1mPreviewSprinkle red chili flakes and dried oregano over the pasta. Give it another gentle toss to incorporate the seasonings. - Serve the spicy red sauce pasta hot, garnished with fresh chopped coriander or parsley if desired.1mPreview1mPreviewServe the spicy red sauce pasta hot, garnished with fresh chopped coriander or parsley if desired.
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