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Desi Style Street Pasta

Global Food & Fusion

Complete the plate
A full plate on its own
Serves
2
Hands-on · total
10 min · 30 min (est.)
Walk-away
No
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Ingredients & method

Prep

10 mins

Cook

20 mins

Total

30 mins

Serves

4

scaled from 2 servings - quantities marked “to taste” or “as needed” aren’t adjusted

Ingredients

4 cupscooked pasta (penne, macaroni, fusilli, or any pasta of choice)as needed for cooking and adjusting sauce consistencyWateras neededSalt2 tbspbutter4-6garlic cloves, finely chopped1medium onion, thinly sliced1bell pepper, sliced or diced1 cupcorn (fresh or frozen)4 tbsppasta sauce4 tbspMaggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Chili Sauce2 tbspMaggi masala (or pasta masala)to tasteSaltto tasteRed chili powder2 tsporegano or Italian seasoning2-4 tbspbutter2-4 tbspmayonnaise (regular or plant-based)

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water before draining.

  2. 02

    Heat butter in a pan. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  3. 03

    Add onions, bell peppers, and corn. Sauté until the vegetables soften slightly while still keeping some texture.

  4. 04

    Add pasta sauce, Maggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Chili Sauce, Maggi masala, salt, red chili powder, and oregano or Italian seasoning. Mix well.

  5. 05

    Add a splash of water or reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce and bring everything together.

  6. 06

    Add the cooked pasta and toss until every piece is coated with the desi-style sauce.

  7. 07

    Turn off the heat and mix in butter and mayo for a creamy, street-style finish.

  8. 08

    Serve hot with extra chili flakes, cheese, or herbs if desired.

Worth knowing

  • This is inspired by Indian street-style pasta, where Italian pasta is transformed with bold Indian flavors, sauces, and spices.
  • The combination of tomato sauce, Maggi Hot & Sweet sauce, and Maggi masala creates the signature street-style flavor.
  • Adding mayo at the end gives the pasta a creamy texture similar to the versions commonly found at Indian street stalls. Plant-based mayo works well too.
  • Adjust the spice level based on your preference - the Maggi sauce and masala already add salt and flavor, so taste before adding too much extra seasoning.
  • This recipe is very flexible - use whatever vegetables you have available for a quick weekday meal.

Day 2 plan

Best refrigerated in portions. Reheat gently with a splash of water or sauce to loosen; add fresh toppings after reheating.