No Cheese Hidden Veggies Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan.
  2. 2Add 1 onion, 1 large tomato, and 4-5 pods of garlic to the pan.
  3. 3Add 1/3 bottle gourd (lauki) and 100g pumpkin to the pan.
  4. 4Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the vegetables.
  5. 5Mix the vegetables well.
  6. 6Cover and cook on low-medium flame for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7Meanwhile, boil 1.5 cups or 150 grams of pasta of your choice in a pot of water.
  8. 8Strain the boiled pasta, reserving some pasta water, and let the cooked vegetables cool down.
  9. 9Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender.
  10. 10Add 50-60 grams of paneer (optional) to the blender.
  11. 11Add 1/3 cup of pasta water to the blender.
  12. 12Blend everything until a smooth, creamy paste is formed.
  13. 13Pour the creamy paste back into the pan.
  14. 14Add oregano, chili flakes, and salt to taste to the paste.
  15. 15Mix well.
  16. 16Add more pasta water for desired consistency if needed.
  17. 17Add the boiled pasta and olives (if you have them) to the sauce.
  18. 18Mix it well and cook for 2 minutes.
  19. 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