Veggie Pasta
Veggie Pasta is a delightful and wholesome dish that combines nutritious vegetables and flavorful spices with wheat pasta. It is a kid-friendly recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Wheat Pasta
- 2 tsp Carrot chopped
- 4 tsp Onion chopped
- 1 Tomato medium
- 2 tsp Capsicum chopped
- 2 pinch Pepper powder
- 2 pinch Turmeric
- Jeera few
- Mustard seeds few
- 1 tsp Coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tsp Ghee
Instructions
- Boil the wheat pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a kadai, heat ghee and sauté tomato and 3 tsp of chopped onions for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Blend the sautéed onion and tomato to a smooth puree and keep it aside.
- In the same kadai, add another tsp of ghee and sauté jeera (cumin seeds) and mustard seeds until they crackle. Then, add the remaining chopped onion, carrot, and capsicum. Mix well.
- Let the vegetables cook for about 10 minutes on low heat. Then, add cooked pasta, pepper powder, turmeric, and the tomato puree. Mix everything well.
- Allow the pasta to cook for another 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Veggie Pasta is now ready to be served.
Notes
Health benefits of some of the key ingredients in Veggie Pasta:
Wheat Pasta: Provides dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy. It is also a good source of essential minerals like iron and magnesium.
Carrot: Rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Carrots are beneficial for vision health, immune function, and skin health.
Tomato: Contains lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer. Tomatoes are also a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium, and dietary fiber.
Capsicum (Bell Pepper): High in vitamin C, which supports immune function and collagen production. Capsicums also contain antioxidants and are a good source of dietary fiber.
Onion: Contains antioxidants and compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties. Onions are also a good source of vitamins C and B6, and they may help support heart health.
Coriander Leaves: Packed with antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like iron and manganese. Coriander leaves are known to have digestive benefits and may help with detoxification.