Salomee's Spicy Cumin Pasta - VIDEO
I am constantly being inspired to get in the kitchen and try a new dish and that inspiration can come from many different places; an article, a dinner out, a memory of a childhood meal, a T.V. show, a picture, but often times my inspiration comes from what my friends are making for dinner.
This is a recipe that my friend Salomee made for my Husband and I when we were over for dinner. I must admit, my initial reaction to pasta and potatoes was slightly hesitant (I mean c'mon, way too many carbs right?) but boy, as soon as I tasted this dish I was in love.
It is so simple. Pasta. Sweet potatoes. Chili peppers. Cumin. Olive oil. Salt. That's it!
I would never in a million years have put these ingredients together, but I sure am happy that Salomee did!
Now for those of you, that are like me and have to watch what you eat, here's how I solve the problem of dipping into seconds of this dish; I serve it right along side a big fat salad or some type of green veggie. This way if'm looking for seconds I 'll go for the veggies instead of a second bowl of pasta and potatoes.
Salomee's Spicy Cumin Pasta - VIDEO
Ingredients
- ½ lb. of whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
- ½ tbsp. Thai chili peppers, diced
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup of reserved pasta water
- ½ cup of cilantro, chopped
- Salt
Directions
Get a big pot of salted water going for your pasta.
Heat 1 & 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Stir in the cumin seeds and chili peppers and cook for about 1 minute, it will be very fragrant.
Add potatoes into the pan along with a fat pinch of salt. Stir until potatoes are lightly coated with oil and spices. Allow to cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring a few times, until the potatoes are tender.
In the meantime, cook up your pasta. Remember to reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Add pasta to sauté pan with potatoes. Give it another pinch of salt and stir in mix in reserved pasta water.
Stir in cilantro and give it one last mix. Serve up a plate and enjoy!
*Thai chili peppers are very, very, spicy.
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manisha :
Hey I tried it too. It is a great dish. Thanks
Manisha Mehta
posted on May 14, 2007 2:22 PM
Mita :
just perfect for my tastes.Thanks.
posted on May 15, 2007 2:59 AM
Dani Spies :
Manisha - So happy that you tried the dish and liked it!! Isn't it way too easy, to be so good?!
Mita - Hope you enjoy it!!
posted on May 15, 2007 6:22 AM