Creamy Herb Pasta, Veg Calcium Rich Recipe
by Tarla Dalal

The very same irresistible taste, the same luscious mouth-feel and the same unabated excitement of feasting on pasta, albeit with an excitingly healthy twist!

Here, we have made delicious Creamy Herb Pasta with whole wheat pasta, thickened with whole wheat flour and boosted with calcium-rich paneer.

Fresh herbs like parsley and basil are the highlight of this recipe, and make the pasta really flavourful and aromatic. Sans any refined products, this Creamy Herb Pasta takes care of your usual worries. Enjoy it hot and fresh.

You can also ry other calcium rich international recipes like Paneer, Cheese and Corn Quesadillas or Paneer and Broken Wheat Patties in Whole Wheat Pita Pocket .

Creamy Herb Pasta, Veg Calcium Rich Recipe

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Creamy Herb Pasta, Veg Calcium Rich Recipe recipe - How to make Creamy Herb Pasta, Veg Calcium Rich Recipe

3/4 cup chopped paneer (cottage cheese)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped basil
1 cup cooked whole wheat penne
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
salt to taste

Method

Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the whole wheat flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the milk and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously using a whisk.
Add the parsley, basil, paneer and chilli flakes, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Add the whole wheat penne and ¼ cup of water, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.

Manali Gawad

on 04 Nov 22 09:09 PM

Good full of proteins & a healthy recipe. Tasted okayish

Tarla Dalal

08 Nov 22 01:14 PM

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Foodie #671549

on 23 Jul 17 09:41 PM

turned out to be very tasty and best part is even if it doesn''t look healthy.. it is very healthy.. thanks for this recipe go for this one guys and a good option for kids too

Nisha

on 06 Jul 17 12:12 PM

Very different combination of pasta with fresh herbs like parsley and basil along with paneer... What a good way to have calcium... Good bye cheesy pasta!!