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Healthy Pasta Recipe: As soon as we hear the name of pasta, a picture of a heavy, creamy and cheese-rich dish comes to our mind. After eating which the stomach starts feeling heavy. This is the reason why many people consider it unhealthy and keep it away from their diet. But do you know that pasta can also be made healthy and gut-friendly? With the right ingredients and method of preparation, this dish is not only delicious but can also prove beneficial for health. Yes, in this article we are going to tell you the recipe of one such gut friendly and fiber rich pasta.
The good thing is that you do not need any difficult process or expensive ingredients to make this healthy pasta. With a little intelligence and the right combination, you can prepare such a tasty and nutrition-rich dish at home. Let us know what is required for healthy pasta and how we can make it healthy.
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Nutritionist shares recipe of healthy pasta
Nutritionist Paridhi has shared the recipe of healthy pasta on social media, which she often prepares and eats. She says that it takes only 15 minutes to make it. The most important thing is that you can prepare a healthy pasta with less ingredients. Which is wonderful for health.
Ingredients required for pasta
Spaghetti (or any pasta)
2 to 3 tbsp olive oil
1 small white onion (sliced into thin slices)
4 to 5 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
a handful of baby spinach
oregano
salt as per taste
black pepper
feta cheese for topping
Method of making
First of all, boil water in a big vessel and add some salt to it and boil the pasta as per the instructions given on the packet. After boiling, filter the pasta and keep it aside and apply olive oil on top. Now take a pan and add olive oil in it. When the oil becomes hot, lightly fry finely chopped garlic and onion in it. Garlic is a star ingredient in this. So don’t forget to add it.
Now add cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper and oregano and cook. When the tomatoes are cooked well, add spinach to it and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Now add boiled pasta to it and mix everything well. Add feta cheese on top and serve hot.
What do experts say?
Nutritionists say that this recipe is rich in fiber and healthy fats, hence it is very beneficial for the body. When their body has got enough protein, then they eat this dish. If you want to add more protein to it, you can add grilled chicken, paneer or tofu separately with similar spices. However, he advised that keeping the pasta simple and having protein on the side is better.
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