How long does Masala Pasta take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Masala Pasta serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Masala Pasta vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Masala Pasta spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Masala Pasta?

300 grams Wheat Dough, 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder, ¼ cup Green Capsicum, ¼ cup Grated Cheese, ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water, 70 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Pasta?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Masala Pasta?

About 566 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Masala Pasta

Name: Masala Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: for boiling Water; 1 tsp Salt; 300 grams Wheat Dough; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Green Chilli; 1 tbsp Garlic; 70 grams Onion, Chopped; 50 grams Tomato, Chopped; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 0.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water; ¼ cup Green Capsicum, Chopped; 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Grated Cheese

40 min
medium
Serves 2
29 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Masala macroni · Veg · Curries & Gravies, One-pot meals

Curries & Gravies One-pot meals Noodles & Pasta

Masala pasta of leftover wheat dough cut into shapes, tossed in an onion, tomato and capsicum masala with ketchup. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 40 min, video.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Waterfor boiling
Salt2 tsp
Wheat Dough300 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli½ tsp
Garlic1 tbsp
Onion, Chopped70 grams
Tomato, Chopped50 grams
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder0.5 grams
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Reserved Pasta Water½ cup
Green Capsicum, Chopped¼ cup
Tomato Ketchup1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Grated Cheese¼ cup

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	566kcal	1132kcal
Protein	16g	32g
Carbohydrate	76g	151g
Fat	24g	48g
Fibre	12g	24g
Sugar	4.8g	9.6g

Method

1
Add water in a stockpot and let it boil. Add salt. Once the water is boiling, cut the dough into pasta shape using a scissor and toss it into the boiling water. Reserve some pasta water to add in the masala. Let the pasta cook for 10 mins. Strain it and toss it with oil.
WaterSaltWheat DoughOil
2
For the masala, splutter cumin seeds in oil. Add garlic and saute for 30 secs then add onion and saute till brown. Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 mins.
OilCuminGreen ChilliGarlicOnionTomato
3
Add garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix well.Pour in some pasta water. Add capsicum and saute for a minute. Add in the ketchup.
Garam Masala PowderRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltReserved Pasta WaterGreen CapsicumTomato Ketchup
4
Add the boiled pasta and toss. Garnish with coriander leaves and grated cheese.
Coriander LeavesGrated Cheese

Before you start

How long does Masala Pasta take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Masala Pasta serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Masala Pasta vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Masala Pasta spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Masala Pasta?: 300 grams Wheat Dough, 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder, ¼ cup Green Capsicum, ¼ cup Grated Cheese, ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water, 70 grams Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Pasta?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Masala Pasta?: About 566 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.