Fettuccine Bombay

A delicious variation on the usual tomato sauce. Italy meets India. Use a good quality curry powder. I find that 1 tablespoon of regular curry and 1 tablespoon of Malaysian curry powder tastes great. Most Asian markets carry the Malaysian Powder and I like it because it has some heat to it. You could also add chile powder or chiles if you want it 3-alarm spicy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 668 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons curry powder, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a rolling boil over high heat; add the fettuccine and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the cumin seeds in the hot oil until they begin to pop, 2 to 3 minutes. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with 1 tablespoon curry powder; cook and stir another 3 to 4 minutes. Pour the diced tomatoes over the mixture and reduce heat to low. Stir in the tomato paste and remaining 1 tablespoon curry powder. Simmer 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce to coat. Simmer 2 to 5 minutes, until pasta is reheated.