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Delicious Fusilli pasta served with Indian-style spices
Emily Hart

How To Make Easy Spicy Indian Fusilli Pasta

A fusion dish combining the classic Italian fusilli pasta with bold Indian spices. This flavorful recipe brings together creamy sauce, curry spices, and fresh vegetables for a deliciously unique meal that’s easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Bowl Meals, pasta
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp chili powder optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft (about 5 minutes).
  2. Prepare the sauce: Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices become fragrant.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5g

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or using milder curry powder.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit any meat and add more vegetables like peas or spinach.
  • You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein

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