Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Name: Spaghetti with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ pound Spaghetti; 1 tablespoon Oil; ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 Dried red chili; ½ cup Onion, finely chopped; 1½ teaspoon Garlic, grated; 1½ teaspoon Ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons Tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Red chili powder; ¼ teaspoon Garam masala; Salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon Sugar; 1 cup Water; 2 cups Tomatoes, finely chopped; ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Recipe GLPR27024d90d79994

Indian

Main Course

30 min

340 cal

Servings: 3

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A vibrant, aromatic spaghetti dish with an Indian-inspired spicy tomato sauce. Fresh tomatoes are simmered with fragrant spices including cumin, garam masala, and chili, then tossed with tender pasta and finished with fresh cilantro. This dairy-free pasta is bursting with warm spice and natural tomato flavor.

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Ingredients

½ pound Spaghetti

1 tablespoon Oil

½ teaspoon Cumin seeds

1 Dried red chili

½ cup Onion, finely chopped

1½ teaspoon Garlic, grated

1½ teaspoon Ginger, grated

2 tablespoons Tomato paste

1 teaspoon Red chili powder

¼ teaspoon Garam masala

Salt, to taste

½ teaspoon Sugar

1 cup Water

2 cups Tomatoes, finely chopped

¼ cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Directions

Bring 4-5 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt. Stir in the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender but still slightly firm to the bite. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and dried red chili, allowing them to sizzle and release their fragrance for about 30 seconds.
Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the grated garlic, grated ginger, and tomato paste. Cook for 30-40 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Add the red chili powder, garam masala, salt to taste, and sugar. Stir immediately to distribute the spices evenly.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just heated through and softened.
Fold in the fresh cilantro, then gently toss in the cooked drained spaghetti until well coated with the sauce. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

This recipe is quick and built from pantry staples available at any Charlotte grocer, but cumin seeds, garam masala, and dried red chili are not always stocked at Food Lion or ALDI—plan to shop Harris Teeter, Kroger, or Publix's international aisle. Cost per serving runs about $1.50–$2.00 driven by fresh ginger and tomatoes; modest but not budget-friendly. The stated 30 minutes is honest if you have a sharp knife and work quickly through garlic, ginger, and onion. This suits a weeknight and reheats well, though the spice level needs tasting as it builds—start with half the red chili powder if you're feeding conservative eaters.