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Masala Fettuccini

Fusion of Italian and Indian to make this Masala Fettuccini
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1½ teaspoon coriander
  • 1-3 teaspoons red pepper flakes*
  • 1 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup packed cilantro leaves
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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup masala paste
  • 1 – 29 ounce can of stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 – 3 handfuls spinach
  • 1 lb fettuccini
  • 1 tablespoon salt.

Instructions

  • In a small food processor, add red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, garam marsala, and salt and pulse. Give a couple pulse to incorporate. Next, add avocado oil, tomato paste, and cilantro leaves. Pulse until paste forms and everything is well incorporated. Set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt coconut oil and add diced onion, cooking until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add in minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Stir in masala paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir in stewed tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir together and bring to a boil.
  • Finish by folding in the spinach.

Pasta

  • While the sauce is simmering, bring the pasta water to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add in the Kosher salt.
  • Drop in the pasta and cook until al dente. (Do not overcook; the pasta will cook in the sauce.)
  • Drain the fettuccini and add into the sauce.
  • Cook for a couple more minutes to meld together.
  • Serve and enjoy!