Have you ever met anyone who didn’t like pasta? I haven’t. In fact it seems like everyone really loves it. The evidence is all around my neighborhood with it’s 5 Italian restaurants all within walking distance of each other. That’s crazy but at the same time a good thing as each has a specialty that I like and can only get there.
Though originally from Italy, pasta has become an international staple. The varieties are vast as are the ingredients used both to make and cook with it. One of the great things about it is that how quick and easy it is to prepare. Let’s not forget to mention that it can also become luxuries enough for any occasion. We can easily adjust to fit our personal tastes. It appears that in every country where pasta is found local ingredients and flavors are incorporated to make it their own.
This recipe is a fusion of creamy western style Farfalle pasta and Indian curry spice. Start with a small amount of curry powder then gradually adjust to your personal taste. We love it because it is creamy and a tad spicy, plus a completely different way of eating pasta.
- 1 lb. or 500g bowtiew pasta
- 2-3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil, like olive or sunflower
- 1 cup or 140 mg frozen peas, or adjust to taste
- 2 cups or 480 ml cream
- 1.5 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tbsp yellow curry powder, plus extra to adjust to taste
- Bring water to a boil for the pasta. While the water is boiling prepare the sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, saute the onion until soft and translucent. Cook the chicken pieces until cook through, then add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add the salt, pepper and curry powder to the saucepan. Stir in the cream, keep stirring until well combined. Add the peas, cover and simmer under low heat until pasta has cooked.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.Once the pasta has cooked drain and set aside. Taste the sauce and adjust the spices to your taste if needed. Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta. Gently stir to evenly coat the noodles with the curried sauce. Serve with grated parmesan, bread and a small side salad.
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A marvelous pasta dish! Curried farfalle are just irresistible.
Cheers,
Rosa
I think so too and always eat too much.
Oooo this is really yummy.
Thank!
Oh I love this dish, Nancy! The curry is a perfect addition to creamy pasta!
Thank you Laura! It works quite well together:)
I must make this wonderful dish, thanks for posting it.
Enjoy it CJ!
My husband LOVES peas in his pasta dishes. I have to make this for him. Love the addition of curry!
Let me know how he likes it. Thanks Alyssa.
Simple, yet so flavourful and moreish!
Thanks Angie
What a fusion, pasts and curry flavors. I think it would work super well. I want pasta for dinner now.
Thanks Evelyne and I hope you make yourself some.
Love the curry infusion in your pasta dish and I love, love, love the pictures! :)
Thank you Jean:) Really you do? I almost didn’t post it because I wasn’t sure about the photos, hehe. You make me feel better:)
What a simple but elegant meal that is. The photos are just stunning.
That is why I love pasta, it can easily be turned elegant. Thanks Adora:)
What a great pasta dish. Simple, pretty, and full of favorite flavors. Thanks as always for sharing.
Thank you Victoria!
Great looking pasta dish! Farfalle is one of my favorite shapes – so many lovely edges. I like curry and I like chicken and often combine them. But I don’t think I’ve ever made a curried pasta. I can’t imagine why not – what a great idea! Good stuff – thanks.
Thanks and I hope you give it a try!
Oh, my son would love you… his two favourites combined into one gorgeous dish: curried chicken + pasta! (I better hide it from him – heehee – or wait until I have the ingredients on hand ;0).
Hehe, now you’ll have to make it for him Kelly:)
I haven’t had a curry in awhile. Looks delicious!
Thank you!
I really don’t think I know anyone that doesn’t like pasta (well, except my older brother, but he’s a freak). I’m also a huge curry fan, so fusing those two foods together is genius. It looks delicious.
Hehe:) Thanks!
Absolutely love ‘messing about’ with Indian spices and various forms of pasta: lovely recipe [have just altered one day’s planned menu for this week :) !] even if there will be a wee change in one liquid, white ingredient :D !
Enjoy it Eha:)
That chicken sauce sounds simple and yet delicious. And, yes, who doesn’t love pasta?
It’s really so very simple Suzanne. I know right?:)
mmm a little curry powder to spice up my pasta! brilliant idea. love the pearls in the photo too!
Thanks Anna for showing my faux pearls some love, lol:)
Pasta is the one dish that I can get the whole family to agree on! You seriously know how to photograph an elegant and romantic meal!
I’m sure it can end wars Laura, hehe. Thanks!
What a perfect pasta dish for this time of the year! The flavors are different than the traditional holiday flavors making it a pleasant change. Love it!
Thanks MJ! I think it’s good to change it up and keep things interesting;)
Nancy, what a brilliant idea! I am a pasta lover too but I have been cutting back a bit on my carb intake :( I have never tried curry with pasta and I think it is an absolutely delicious combination.
Yeah carbs are something we have to watch, but they just taste so good. Thanks!
yummy pasta….
Thank you Faseela!
semplicemente meravigliose le foto, la ricetta ,tutto. complimenti ho scoperto il sito da ieri ma sto imparando moltissimo , grazie!
Grazie mille Caterina:)
Oh pasta and curry! I love pasta and I love curries, I never thought to mix the two together but it sounds right. Plain boiled pasta needs a condiment to be good and curries are spicy and have an intense flavour!! Inspiring fusion dish. (Good luck with Amazon deals! It is difficult to support the blog online…I’m starting supper clubs…fingers cross!)
They really do work so well together Rita. Thanks and good luck to you too:)
I have such a weakness for farfalle! I don’t know what it is about that particular noodle but I always go back for seconds… and thirds. Love the idea of adding curry!
You sound like me, hehe! Thanks
Adding curry to pasta is a wonderful idea! This looks absolutely delicious. :)
Thank you Kiersten!
Gosh, this looks SO good! Perfect comfort food for those nights when you want a light meal so you can gorge at all the parties that are around this time of year.
Thanks Maureen and this dish is perfect for that.
Such delicious flavor pairings in this fusion dish! I love Indian flavors (and pasta!) so I know this one would be a big hit in my house.
I am going to be making a pretty big Amazon order within the next week – I will make sure to use the links here! It’s the least I can do to help support such a talented blogger friend!
Really what’s not to like about pasta and Indian flavors? I’m a huge fan of both.
Thank you so much Faith! It’s been my pleasure and if I can help support fellow bloggers than I do what I can. xx
Anything curried will be delicious. Clicks are beautiful.
Agreed Swathi;)
Nice pasta dish Nancy…perfect for any weekday dinner :)
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Thanks Juliana and you too!
I certainly haven’t met anyone, lol. I haven’t got to the point of shopping yet, just glad to be catching up on some reading. I wish I could wave my magic wand and get all the shopping done, it really is my least favorite part of the holidays. Good idea with the Amazon links though. Hope all is well with you, miss stopping by here and I’m loving all the new snaps.
-Gina-
Hey Gina! I don’t think I want to meet someone who doesn’t. Lol! While I do enjoy giving gifts it is the crowds and chaos this time of year that I don’t care for. I miss you too but I know you’ve had so much going on. Will catch up with you later today.
This looks amazing! I’ll definitely be making this! Love your recipes!
Thank you Deborah!
I love pasta but I have to say my husband is not so into pasta (he could be the only one in the world!). I’ve never tried making pasta dish with curry, and I love curry… This must be changed! Farfalle is my kids’ favorite kind of pasta too. Looks perfect!
I love the simplicity of this dish.
I stumbled upon this recipe tonight when I had a craving for curry, but no coconut milk. This was delicious! I added some crushed red pepper to spice it up. As a fellow expat, I LOVE you blog. So many recipes contain a bunch of American processed food that you can’t buy anywhere else. Thank you for not including cream of mushroom soup (at least I haven’t seen it…) in any of your recipes! I can’t wait to try something else!
Thank you Stacy! Don’t worry you will never see a can of cream of mushroom here. Lol!:) I don’t use processed foods in my cooking — try to keep it as clean and healthy. Enjoy!