Name: Spicy Chili Veggie Pasta Meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 500 g pasta of your choice; 1 kg frozen stir fry mix (Asian style works great); 125 ml olive oil; 12.5 ml – 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder; 12.5 ml – 1 tbsp Robertsons Rustic Garlic and Herb Spice; 12.5 ml – 1 tbsp Robertsons Spice for Roast Potatoes; 125 ml – 1/2 cup hot sauce of your choice; 5 ml – 1 tsp salt for pasta water (If you prefer, it’s optional)

Description

This Spicy Chili Veggie Pasta Meal is what I make when I want something bold, fast, and slightly fiery without fuss. It’s simple pantry spices, frozen veggies, and pasta all coming together in one big, saucy pan.

Ingredients

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500 g pasta of your choice
1 kg frozen stir fry mix (Asian style works great)
125 ml olive oil
12.5 ml - 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
12.5 ml - 1 tbsp Robertsons Rustic Garlic and Herb Spice
12.5 ml - 1 tbsp Robertsons Spice for Roast Potatoes
125 ml - 1/2 cup hot sauce of your choice
5 ml - 1 tsp salt for pasta water (If you prefer, it's optional)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
Add 1 tsp salt (optional but preferable) and cook 500 g pasta according to packet instructions until just al dente.
Don’t overcook it because it’ll heat up again in the pan. Drain well and set aside. No need to rinse unless it’s sticking badly.
Heat a large non-stick pan over high heat.
Add 1 kg frozen stir-fry mix straight from frozen.
Cook on high heat, stirring often so it doesn’t steam too much. Let the excess liquid cook off properly. This usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
Once most of the liquid has evaporated and the veggies start to sizzle slightly, lower the heat to medium-high.
Add 125 ml olive oil, 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1 tbsp Robertsons Rustic Garlic and Herb Spice, and 1 tbsp Robertsons Spice for Roast Potatoes directly into the pan.
Stir well so the spices coat the vegetables evenly.
Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and the remaining moisture cooks away.
Taste the veggies at this point. If you like more heat, you can add an extra splash of the 1/2 cup of hot sauce.
Switch off the stove. Add the drained 500 g cooked pasta and 1/2 cup hot sauce.
Toss everything together thoroughly while the pan is still hot so the sauce coats the pasta evenly.
Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes before serving so the flavors settle slightly.
Serve hot as a main dish or as a hearty side.

Notes

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