Vegetable Pasta in Tomato Sauce, Vegetable Penne Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Kids love Pasta , and get irritated when you forbid store-bought, fat-laden pasta treats! Instead of a blanket ban on pasta, use smart homemade versions as a means of including more nutritious ingredients in their diet. Here, we have made the Vegetable Pasta in Tomato Sauce with whole wheat penne rather than the usual refined flour ones. Plus, we have also reduced the amount of pasta by boosting the content of vibrant and nutri-dense veggies.
You will find that the whole wheat penne combines beautifully with the veggies and fresh tomato pulp, resulting in en exotic treat for the kids. Not only that, your children will benefit from the fibre and nutrients that the veggies bring to the table. Add 2 tbsp of grated cheese if needed. And, always keep in mind that this tasty treat should be enjoyed only occasionally and not everyday.
Vegetable Pasta can be a one dish meal , but if you want to round out the meal serve along with Carrot and Spinach Soup and Cheesy Bread Fingers .
Vegetable Pasta in Tomato Sauce, Vegetable Penne Recipe recipe - How to make Vegetable Pasta in Tomato Sauce, Vegetable Penne Recipe
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup diagonally cut capsicum
1/2 cup diagonally cut and blanched carrot
1/2 cup boiled green peas
1 cup boiled whole wheat penne
2 tsp butter
1/2 cup fresh tomato pulp
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the carrot and green peas and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato pulp, chilli powder, sugar, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the whole wheat penne, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 166 cal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 828 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 51.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 30 mcg |
| Calcium | 68.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 25.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 178.9 mg |
| Sodium | 36.7 mg |
| Potassium | 209.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Vegetable pasta in tomato sauce.. tangy and saucy in taste.. and also an healthy version of pasta as whole wheat pasta has been used.. Its really delicious without the cheese too..