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Super Easy Curry Pasta Recipe
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Super Easy Curry Pasta Recipe
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Super Easy Curry Pasta Recipe

A quick and simple recipe for a delicious curry pasta salad, perfect as a side dish for a braai or any meal. This recipe combines al dente pasta with crisp fresh vegetables and a creamy, flavorful curry mayonnaise dressing.
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Cooked Macaroni Pasta
Cooked Macaroni Pasta

Recipe Information

8m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
South African
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
8g
Protein
40g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Adding Chopped Vegetables
Adding Chopped Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Macaroni Pasta
    (or other small pasta shape)

    250 g
  • Mayonnaise
    (full-fat for best results)

    1 cup
  • Curry Powder
    (adjust to taste for desired spice level)

    2 tablespoons
  • Sugar
    (granulated sugar)

    1 tablespoon
  • White Vinegar
    (for tanginess)

    2 tablespoons
  • Onion
    (finely chopped)

    1 medium
  • Green Bell Pepper
    (finely chopped)

    1 medium
  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    (freshly ground, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 6
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Pouring Curry Dressing
Pouring Curry Dressing

Instructions

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  • 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside.
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    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside.
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    Salting your pasta water generously adds flavor to the pasta itself.
  • 2

    While the pasta is cooking or cooling, finely chop the onion and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
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    While the pasta is cooking or cooling, finely chop the onion and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
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    Chopping the vegetables finely ensures they distribute well throughout the salad and provide a pleasant crunch.
  • 3

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, sugar, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
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    In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, sugar, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
    2m

    Taste the dressing at this stage and adjust the curry, sugar, or vinegar to your preference.
  • 4

    Add the cooled, drained pasta, the finely chopped onion, and the green bell pepper to the bowl with the curry mayonnaise dressing.
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    Add the cooled, drained pasta, the finely chopped onion, and the green bell pepper to the bowl with the curry mayonnaise dressing.
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    Ensure the pasta is completely cool before adding it to the dressing to prevent the mayonnaise from thinning.
  • 5

    Gently fold and mix all the ingredients together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the curry dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
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    Gently fold and mix all the ingredients together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the curry dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
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    Chilling the pasta salad is crucial for the flavors to deepen and for the salad to reach its optimal texture. It tastes even better the next day!
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