Whole Wheat Spaghetti in Spinach Sauce

by Tarla Dalal

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होल व्हीट स्पैगेटी इन स्पिनॅच सॉस - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Whole Wheat Spaghetti in Spinach Sauce in Hindi)

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A smart combination of the right ingredients is essential to ensure the maximum uptake of iron from a recipe. In this wholesome Whole Wheat Spaghetti in Spinach Sauce, we have done away with cheese because calcium hinders the absorption of iron. Iron-rich red pumpkin is used in the place of milk to thicken the sauce. This recipe also has crunchy walnuts, another good source of iron and an excellent source of omega-3-fatty acids.

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Whole Wheat Spaghetti in Spinach Sauce recipe - How to make Whole Wheat Spaghetti in Spinach Sauce

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 13 mins Total Time: 33 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Spinach Sauce
4 cups chopped spinach (palak) , washed and drained
3/4 cup red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) cubes

Other Ingredients
2 cups cooked whole wheat spaghetti
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onions (whites and greens)
1/2 cup sliced red capsicum
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
2 tsp dried oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

For The Garnish
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (akhrot)

Method

For the spinach sauce

Combine the spinach, red pumpkin and 1 cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes or till the pumpkin is cooked, while stirring occasionally.
Allow the mixture to cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the spring onions and red capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the spinach sauce, sugar, chilli flakes, oregano, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Add the whole wheat spaghetti, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately garnished with walnuts.