Spaghetti In Spinach Sauce Recipe (Iron Rich Recipes)

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
• 4 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 1 cup finely chopped spring onions
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red capsicum
• 2 tbsp grated processed cheese
• 1 cup milk (whole Buffalo, 6.5% fat)
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)

Steps

1. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and refresh in cold water and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée. Keep aside.
2. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, spring onions whites and greens and sauté on a medium flame for few minutes.
3. Add the red capsicum, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the prepared spinach purée, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add the cheese, milk and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the spaghetti, oregano and chilli flakes, toss well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Serve immediately.
8. If you wish to serve it later, re-heat the sauce, adding a little milk or water if required and then toss the spaghetti in the sauce. Serve hot.