Baked Fettuccine with Spinach in Paneer Sauce
by Tarla Dalal
Mouth-watering and delicious italian preparation of cooked fettuccine with a healthy dose of spinach and a luscious cottage cheese sauce. A generous sprinkling of grated cheese before baking, ensures a perfect finish to the baked fettuccine with spinach in paneer sauce. Garnish with chilli flakes and serve with freshly toasted garlic bread, for a memorable continental meal.
Baked Fettuccine with Spinach in Paneer Sauce recipe - How to make Baked Fettuccine with Spinach in Paneer Sauce
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking time: 20 minutes Baking temperature: 180°C (360 °F) Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups cooked fettuccine
3/4 cup blanched and chopped spinach
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt and black peppercorns (kalimirch) powder to taste
1/4 cup milk
5 tbsp grated processed cheese
To Be Blended Into A Smooth Paneer Sauce
1 cup grated fresh paneer (cottage cheese)
1 cup milk
salt to taste
1/2 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
For The Garnish
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
- Method
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and salt and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds, while stirirng occasionally.
- Add the fettuccine, paneer sauce and pepper, mix lightly and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while tossing occasionally.
- Add the milk and 2 tbsp of cheese and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle the remaining 3 tbsp of the grated cheese evenly over it.
- Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes or bake in a pre-heated oven 180°c (360°f) for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with chilli flakes
Baked Fettuccine with Spinach in Paneer Sauce Video by Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 158 cal |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 10.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1950.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 43.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 247.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 31.1 mg |
| Potassium | 132.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
baked fettuccine with spinach in paneer sauce..A little effort to put.. but the result is creamy saucy and cheesy.. The flavour of the garlic could be tasted in every bite..