Spaghetti with Curry-Tomato Sauce

May has been such a busy month for me! I apologize that I haven't posted in awhile, but no worries, I'll have plenty of time this summer to overload you guys with recipes! :) I am a huge fan of curry, and I only know a few people who are on the same boat. Nonetheless, I think you're going to fall in love with this curry-tomato sauce!

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp. of curry powder
• 1/2 cup  chicken stock
• 1/4 tsp. of red crushed peppers
• 1 can san marzano tomatoes (28 oz.)
• 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans
• cilantro leaves
• parsely (optional)
• grated aged gouda cheese( optional)

Preparation:

• Chop onion. Finely chop garlic. Coarsely chop cilantro.

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Follow instructions on back of pasta package. Cook as directed. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. ( I poured this water into a coffee mug, and later measured out 1/2 cup)
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet on medieum-high heat. Add onion, red crushed peppers, and garlic. Stir for about 2 minutes. Add curry powder and salt. Stir for a minute. Add chicken stock. 
3. Add tomatoes and crush with a wooden spoon. Add chickpeas, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or so. 
4. Using the large pot you cooked your pasta in, toss the pasta with the reserved cooking water and then the sauce. Top with optional gouda cheese and cilantro. 

Costs:

• 1 lb. spaghetti- $1
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion- $1
• 4 cloves of garlic- $0.50
• 2 tbsp. of curry powder
• 1/2 cup  chicken stock- $2.45 for 4 cups~ $0.31 for 1/2 cup
• 1/4 tsp. of red crushed peppers
• 1 can san marzano tomatoes (28 oz.)- $4.49
• 1 can chickpeas/ garbanzo beans- $1.12
• cilantro leaves- $0.29
• parsely (optional)
• grated aged goat cheese-$7 for about a block ( optional, I love goat cheese, but it's a bit pricey. Add your choice of cheese, and it'll still taste great!) 

Approximate cost: $10 for a serving of 5 


Approximate cost with optional goat cheese: $17 for a serving of 5

xoxo,

Amy