Indian Makhani Sauce Pasta Recipe

Makhani Sauce Pasta is a delicious Indian-style fusion pasta recipe. Learn how to make creamy makhani pasta in a few simple steps.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 1 Cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 Cup tomato, canned or diced
• 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder or paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Cup tomato sauce or ketchup ((get recipe))
• 2 Cup penne pasta
• 1/2 Cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Boil 6 cups of water with salt in a saucepan. Once the water starts boiling add pasta. Stir and cook pasta until al dente or cooked as per your preference.
2. 2Drain water and transfer pasta to a colander. Rinse with water to stop the cooking process and remove starch. Keep it aside.
3. 3To make the makhani sauce, heat butter in a stir fry pan. Once butter is melted, add chopped onion and saute over low heat for 5 - 6 minutes to caramelize it.
4. 4Next, add ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomato, salt, red chili, turmeric, and mix. Cook over low heat till tomatoes are soft and mushy. This usually takes 5 - 6 minutes.
5. 5Once tomatoes are cooked, add tomato sauce, stir to combine, cook for 1 minute, and turn off the heat. Allow the masala to cool down a bit and blend into a smooth sauce. Use little water or milk if required to get a smooth consistency.
6. 6Transfer makhani sauce back to the same pan. Add cream, oregano, chili flakes, cooked pasta, and fresh herbs. Stir to combine. Allow the pasta to simmer over low heat for 3 - 5 minutes to absorb the flavors of the sauce. Turn off the heat.
7. 7Garnish makhani sauce pasta with fresh herbs.
8. 8Serve makhani sauce pasta with bread of choice.