Pasta is one of the easiest meals you can cook. It is quick, filling, and loved by both kids and adults. The only problem is that most pasta recipes are heavy and full of cream and cheese. But pasta does not have to be unhealthy. If you use wheat pasta or whole-grain wheat pasta, add vegetables, and keep the recipes simple, pasta can actually become a very good everyday meal.
With Better Nutrition Biofortified Macaroni and Fusilli, you also get the added benefit of higher Iron, Zinc, Protein, and Fiber, making your pasta not just tasty but also more nutritious.
Here are 5 easy and healthy pasta recipes you can try at home.
1. Garlic Olive Oil Pasta
Ingredients
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1 cup Better Nutrition macaroni or fusilli
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp chilli flakes
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
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Lemon juice (optional)
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Fresh coriander or parsley
Recipe
Boil the pasta in salted water until cooked and keep aside. Heat olive oil in a pan and add chopped garlic. Cook for a minute until fragrant. Add chilli flakes, salt, and pepper. Add the boiled pasta and toss well for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add a little lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Tips to Make It Better
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Do not overcook pasta, it should be slightly firm.
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Add a little pasta water while tossing to make it more flavorful.
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You can add mushrooms or broccoli to make it more filling.
2. Vegetable Wheat Pasta
Ingredients
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1 cup whole wheat pasta
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1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, capsicum, corn, broccoli)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic
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Salt
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Pepper
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Oregano or Italian seasoning
Recipe
Boil pasta and keep aside. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic for a minute. Add vegetables and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and oregano. Add cooked pasta and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes and serve hot.
Tips to Make It Better
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Do not overcook vegetables, keep them slightly crunchy.
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Add paneer or tofu for extra protein.
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Add a spoon of homemade tomato sauce for more flavor.
3. Tomato Basil Pasta
Ingredients
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1 cup wheat pasta
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2 tomatoes (pureed)
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tsp olive oil
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Salt
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Pepper
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Basil leaves
Recipe
Heat olive oil in a pan and add garlic. Add tomato puree, salt, and pepper and cook for 5–7 minutes. Add boiled pasta and mix well. Garnish with basil leaves and serve hot.
Tips to Make It Better
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Add grated carrot to the tomato sauce for natural sweetness.
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Add roasted vegetables to make it more filling.
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Use fresh tomatoes instead of packaged sauces.
4. Spinach Garlic Pasta
Ingredients
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1 cup whole wheat pasta
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1 cup spinach (chopped)
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3 cloves garlic
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt
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Pepper
Recipe
Boil pasta and keep aside. Heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add spinach and cook until soft. Add salt and pepper. Add pasta and toss well for 2 minutes.
Tips to Make It Better
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You can add sweet corn or mushrooms.
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Add a spoon of curd for a creamy texture without cream.
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Sprinkle roasted seeds on top for crunch.
5. Lemon Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients
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1 cup wheat pasta
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1 cup vegetables (zucchini, capsicum, carrot, beans)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic
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Salt
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Pepper
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Chilli flakes
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Lemon juice
Recipe
Boil pasta and keep aside. Heat olive oil and sauté garlic and vegetables. Add salt, pepper, and chilli flakes. Add pasta and mix well. Turn off heat and add lemon juice. Toss and serve.
Tips to Make It Better
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Add roasted peanuts or almonds for crunch.
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Add paneer cubes for protein.
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Do not add lemon while cooking, add it at the end.
Pasta does not always have to be heavy and unhealthy. If you use wheat pasta, add vegetables, and cook with simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and fresh vegetables, pasta can become an everyday meal.
Better Nutrition Biofortified Macaroni and Fusilli are made from biofortified wheat and are naturally rich in fiber, protein, Iron, and Zinc. This means your pasta can now be both tasty and nutritious.
Healthy eating does not always mean eating boring food.
Sometimes it simply means cooking your favorite food in a better way.
