One-Pan Curry Pasta

View on a bowl of pasta curry with peas, carrots and spinach.

5 from 1 vote

This simple pasta curry is done within 25 minutes, packed with healthy vegetables and all made in one pan. It features a naturally vegan and healthier creamy curry sauce that bursts with amazing flavors. Perfect busy weeknight dinner for your whole family!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dinner, healthy, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked pasta I used ziti pasta, any other short pasta will work well too
1 yellow onion sliced
2 large carrots peeled and sliced
3 cloves of garlic crushed
2 tsp curry powder or more to taste
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 ½-3 cup vegetable broth plus more for desired consistency
½ tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener
1 cup frozen peas
2 large handfuls of baby spinach
⅓ cup vegan cream or coconut milk or regular plant-based milk (plain, unsweetened) I used the plain vegan creamer from the brand Nut Pods

Instructions

Warm up a large nonstick pan with a little olive oil (I like using oil spray) and add the onion with a pinch of salt. Cook on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes stirring often. Then, add the carrot and cook for 2 minutes (just enough to add some color, do not cook much as they will simmer in the broth).
Add the garlic and spices (curry and turmeric), stir and cook for one more minute. Pour the broth over and add the uncooked pasta. Stir and make sure all the noodles are submerged. Cover and bring to a simmer.
Simmer on medium heat until the noodles are al dente. Stay close and stir often so the noodles don't stick to the bottom of the pan and check on your noodle's packaging for an estimation of cooking time. Add more broth if needed.
Once the noodles are almost done, then add the vegan cream or plant milk, frozen peas and spinach. Stir and cover, then cook for 2-3 minutes or until the peas are thawed and the spinach wilted. Taste and adjust salt, consistency (add more broth if it dries out too much) and curry powder to taste.
Serve warm, enjoy!

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Notes

Storage tips: this pasta recipe is best when enjoyed right away since the sauce tends to thicken or dry out while storing. That being said, this recipe still makes for delicious leftovers: keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, then reheat them using the microwave (you can add a splash of water before reheating).
You can easily customize this recipe with other spices or vegetables. Be sure to check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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