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Butter Chicken Pasta
A flavorful fusion of creamy butter chicken and pasta, perfect for a comforting meal with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces dried pasta (Conchiglie or any shape)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Tomato Sauce
- 15 ounces tomato sauce (or passata)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
Garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro to garnish cilantro
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Sear chicken in oil with salt until browned, then set aside.
- Melt butter, cook garlic and ginger, then add spices and cook briefly.
- Add tomato sauce, water, seasonings, and simmer with chicken for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream and remaining butter, simmer until creamy, then combine with pasta and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to taste and reserve pasta water to thin sauce if needed.