Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan.
- 2Add 1 onion, 1 large tomato, and 4-5 pods of garlic to the pan.
- 3Add 1/3 bottle gourd (lauki) and 100g pumpkin to the pan.
- 4Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the vegetables.
- 5Mix the vegetables well.
- 6Cover and cook on low-medium flame for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7Meanwhile, boil 1.5 cups or 150 grams of pasta of your choice in a pot of water.
- 8Strain the boiled pasta, reserving some pasta water, and let the cooked vegetables cool down.
- 9Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender.
- 10Add 50-60 grams of paneer (optional) to the blender.
- 11Add 1/3 cup of pasta water to the blender.
- 12Blend everything until a smooth, creamy paste is formed.
- 13Pour the creamy paste back into the pan.
- 14Add oregano, chili flakes, and salt to taste to the paste.
- 15Mix well.
- 16Add more pasta water for desired consistency if needed.
- 17Add the boiled pasta and olives (if you have them) to the sauce.
- 18Mix it well and cook for 2 minutes.
- 19Serve the pasta and garnish with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion
- 1 Big Tomato
- 4 Pods of Garlic
- 0.33 Bottle Gourd (Lauki)
- 100 g Pumpkin
- 0.5 Tsp Salt
- 1.5 Cup Pasta
- 50 Gms Paneer
- 0.33 Cup Pasta Water
- Oregano
- Chilli Flakes
- Salt
- Olives
Equipment
PanLidPotBlenderStrainer
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