Pasta might not be considered the healthiest of foods, but a nice weekend workout deserves some warm, comforting pasta with a delicious creamy sauce. Especially so, if you are able to sneak in a lot of nutrition in the pasta meal! Here’s one way of doing that - this creamy one pot pasta is cooked in the sauce itself. The starch from the pasta helps thicken the sauce without having to add any cheese or cream. Pureed spinach adds a good dose of vitamins and a bright pop of color to the meal. I used broccoli and corn, but any other vegetables can be added to the pasta. To complete the meal with protein, serve it with boiled eggs or grilled chicken.
Ingredients: (Serves 2)
2 tsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic - minced
1 cup chopped broccoli
¼ cup corn
4 oz elbow macaroni - uncooked
1 cup water
1 cup packed spinach
½ cup skimmed milk
Salt, ground black pepper, chili flakes (to taste)
2 boiled eggs (optional)
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Lemon juice (optional)
Heat oil over medium heat. Add the veggies and garlic, saute for a couple minutes to let the garlic cook. Add the uncooked pasta, and saute for a minute. Add 1 cup of water, deglaze the pan, add salt, pepper and/or chili flakes and cook covered for 2-3 minutes. While pasta is cooking, add the spinach and milk to a blender and puree until smooth. Add the pureed mixture to the pasta, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked. Add more water or milk if required.
Serve hot topped with boiled eggs. Sprinkle fresh lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
~Gayatri
Note:
Other one pot pastas you might like -
Spaghetti in a tomato based sauce with spinach and mushrooms
Pasta with creamy garlic sauce
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