Keema Pasta
If you're looking for a dish that marries bold Indian spices with the comfort of pasta, this Keema Pasta is your perfect match. It's quick, flavorful, and satisfying—a one-pan wonder that your family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ginger minced
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 400 g pork mince we do lean
- 1 green chilli slit in half (optional)
- 200 g dried pasta
- Coriander chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and 1 cinnamon stick and sauté for 30 seconds, until aromatic.1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 cinnamon stick
- Add onion and cook until just caramelized.1 large onion
- Add garlic, ginger, green chili, tomato paste, and 3-4 tbsp water. Cook for 3-4 minutes.2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp ginger, 1 green chilli, 4 tbsp tomato paste
- Add the turmeric, coriander, cumin, chili powder, and salt to taste.¼ tsp turmeric, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp chili powder
- Simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
- Use your spoon to add the mince to the pan and break it into small bits.400 g pork mince
- Once the meat is broken up, add ½ cup of boiled water from the kettle and the slit green chilli.1 green chilli
- Partially cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the meat is cooked through, and the oil starts to separate, stirring often—season with salt to taste.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in heavily salted water according to packet instructions until al dente.200 g dried pasta
- Add the coriander to the keema and stir through.Coriander
- Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the cooked pasta directlyl from the pan using tongs into the keema and toss through the sauce. Add some pasta water as needed, the sauce should be glossy and lightly coating the pasta.You can rain the pasta if you find that easier, just make sure to reserve some pasta cooking water before draining.
- Serve the pasta and enjoy!