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Masala Pasta (Healthy Whole Wheat Penne)
Recipe by Shyam Rasoi
A quick, kid‑friendly Indian‑style masala pasta made with 100% whole‑wheat penne. Packed with veggies, protein‑rich pasta, and a tangy tomato‑ketchup‑Szechuan sauce, this dish is wholesome, low‑cholesterol and free from artificial colors or preservatives.
EasyIndianServes 2
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
3m
Prep
30m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
43m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$4.20
Per serving:$2.10
Critical Success Points
- • Cooking pasta al dente (step 2)
- • Rinsing pasta immediately to stop cooking (step 3)
- • Sautéing garlic without burning (step 5)
- • Softening tomatoes fully before adding vegetables (step 8)
- • Keeping vegetables slightly crunchy (steps 9‑10)
- • Using reserved pasta water to bind the sauce (step 11)
- • Coating pasta evenly before final garnish (step 13)
Safety Warnings
- • Boiling water can cause severe burns – handle the pot with oven mitts.
- • Hot oil and butter can splatter; keep the pan away from the edge of the stove.
- • Use a sharp knife carefully while chopping vegetables.
- • Mayonnaise contains raw eggs; keep refrigerated and do not leave out for long.
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