Description
A creamy, fragrant pasta tossed in coconut green curry sauce with crisp vegetables, basil, lime, and a gentle chili kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, 13.5 ounces
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 small red chili, sliced, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, used as needed
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the pasta until just al dente according to package directions, then reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Add vegetable oil to the skillet, then stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add green curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, then stir in soy sauce and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add red bell pepper, green beans, and zucchini. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but still colorful.
- Add drained pasta, lime juice, basil, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until glossy and coated.
- Season with salt as needed, garnish with red chili slices if using, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add reserved pasta water slowly so the sauce stays silky instead of watery.
- Use vegan green curry paste if you want the dish fully plant-based.
- For extra protein, add tofu, shrimp, or cooked chicken.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of water, broth, or coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai green curry pasta, green curry noodles, coconut curry pasta, easy curry pasta, vegetarian pasta dinner