Fragrant and Creamy Curry Spaghetti
A one-bowl noodle dish tossed with vegetables and noodles in a smooth sauce made by simmering milk and curry powder.
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Milk and curry powder come together to create a smooth, fragrant sauce that coats spaghetti noodles. It is perfect to whip up in 20 minutes with accessible ingredients, putting leftover vegetables and ham to good use. Sautéing Cheongyang chili pepper early on adds a gentle hint of spice.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Curry spaghetti ingredients
- Ham1/4
- Broccoli
- Onion1/4
- King oyster mushrooms or button mushrooms (or button mushrooms)1
- Red bell pepper1/2
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)1
- Spaghetti noodles160 g
Curry sauce
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Curry powder3 tbsp
- Milk1 cup (200 ml)
- Sugar0.5 tsp
- Salta little
- Ground black peppera little
- Instead of ham, you can also use bacon, shrimp, or meat.
- You can prepare vegetables according to whatever you have in the fridge.
- For spaghetti noodles, 80g is standard for 1 serving, but prepare 100g if you want a generous portion.
Steps
1. I had a little ham left over, so I used that, but you can also use bacon, shrimp, or meat.
Prepare vegetables according to what you have in the fridge and chop them finely.
2. Spaghetti noodles, 1 cup of milk (paper cup), and 3 tbsp of curry powder.
3. Heat oil in a hot pan, add the minced garlic, and stir to release its fragrance (medium heat).
4. Add the onion and Cheongyang chili pepper and sauté lightly. I added the Cheongyang chili pepper early to soften its heat.
5. Add all the remaining vegetables and sauté lightly.
6. Pour in 1 cup of milk and...
7. Add the curry powder as well.
8. Stir well so the curry powder does not clump in the liquid; once it boils, reduce the heat to low, add 0.5 tsp of sugar, and mix. If the consistency feels too thick, add more milk to adjust to the right texture.
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9. Since curry powder already contains salt, adjust any missing seasoning with a little salt and sprinkle in a little ground black pepper.
10. Boil the spaghetti noodles in boiling water for 10 minutes. (80g of noodles is standard for 1 serving, but use 100g if you want a generous portion.)
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11. Once the noodles are cooked, just drain the water; there is no need to rinse them.
12. Add them to the sauce, toss together, and serve.
Ppunwife's tips
- Add the onion and Cheongyang chili pepper and sauté lightly. I added the Cheongyang chili pepper early to soften its heat.
- If the consistency feels too thick, add more milk to adjust to the right texture.
- Since curry powder already contains salt, adjust any missing seasoning with a little salt and sprinkle in a little ground black pepper.
- Once the noodles are cooked, just drain the water; there is no need to rinse them.
FAQ
Can I use other meats or seafood instead of ham?
Bacon, shrimp, or meat also work very well as substitutes.
How do I adjust the curry sauce if it gets too thick?
If the sauce feels too thick, pour in a little more milk to adjust it to the right consistency.
Do I need to rinse the cooked spaghetti noodles in cold water?
Simply drain the noodles lifted from the boiling water and toss them directly in the sauce without rinsing.
How can I reduce the heat when cooking for children? AI-generated
Simply omit the Cheongyang chili pepper, and you can enjoy a mild, smooth curry pasta with no spicy kick.
