Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor with Nutralite Cheesy Garlic Mayo
Children have always had a love-hate relationship with vegetables. Especially ones that are known to be healthier. They’re notoriously selective with the kind of veggie meals they like and the ones they don’t. Indian mothers always have to get creative with their meal planning to ensure their little ones consume the veggies they need in order to receive the nutrients their body requires. Thankfully, one of the most creative ways to go about this is to add these veggies to Pasta. Because every Indian kid adores Pasta. Why wouldn’t they? It’s luscious and filling! Indian Masterchef, Sanjeev Kapoor has developed an interesting creamy pesto pasta recipe using Nutralite mayo. Particularly, the Cheesy Garlic Mayonnaise. And the best part is, you can make this delicious recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor at home!
Ingredients used to Prepare Pesto Pasta :
As always, to begin with, make sure you have all the ingredients in place for this delicious pasta with veggies recipe. You’ll need the following ingredients:
1 tsbp Oilive Oi
1 tbsp Garlic
½ Cup Baby Corn
1 Cup Red Capsicum
2 Cups Boiled Pasta (Any Pasta Will Do)
1 Cup Boiled Water
2 tbsp Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce
Broccoli Cut into Small Pieces
A Jar of Nutralite Cheesy Garlic Mayonnaise
2 tbsps Salt
Crushed Red Chillies
How To Make Pesto Pasta :
Step 1: Boil Some Pasta
In a separate utensil, add some Pasta to a bowl and boil it in hot water for a few minutes until it is soft enough. You can add a tbsp of salt to this. Don’t boil it to the point it is fully cooked. Maintain a slight rawness to it. It will get cooked further once it is added to the Pesto-Veggie mix.
Step 2: Prepare the Veggies
Chop the broccoli into small pieces and toss it into boiling water for 2 minutes. Once you’ve done this, toss the boiled broccoli into a bowl of clean, cold water.
Step 3: Make the Pesto Mix
It is advisable to prepare the Pesto Pasta Sauce beforehand and keep. It is made with basil leaves. Usually it is made with Pine nuts, but you can also use peanuts, walnuts or almonds. Roast the nuts you’re using for added flavor and crunchiness. You can also add garlic,parmesan cheese and salt
Step 4: Pour Olive Oil
In a large enough container to hold the size of your serving of Pasta, pour 1tbsp olive oil and bring it to a boil.
Step 5: Add Garlic
Add 1 tbsp ground garlic to the boiling olive oil and spread it around the container.
Step 6: Add Corn to the Mix
Add ½ cup boiled corn to the mix. Corn will add some crunchiness and delicate sweetness to the Pasta.
Step 7: Add Red Capsicum
Add 1 red capsicum and sauté it
Step 8: Add the Pasta to the Mix
It’s time to add two cups of boiled pasta to the mix, along with ½ cup of water. Gently shake the pot to ensure the boiling water is spread evenly throughout the pasta mix.
Step 9: Add Pesto to the Mix
Add 2 tbsps of basil pesto to the mix.
Step 10: Add Water and Stir the Mix
The next step is to add 2 tbsps of water to the mix and gently stir it as it sizzles.
Step 11: Time to add the Mayo
Add 3 tbsps of Nutralite Cheesy Garlic Mayo spread to the mix along with ¼ cup of water and stir it. This mayo spread gives your child 15% of their recommended daily allowance of Vitamins A,D2 and E
Step 12: Add some salt and crushed red chillies
To add some flavor to the Pasta, add a pinch of salt and red chilli flakes to the mix.
Step 13: Add the Broccoli
Finally, add the broccoli to the mix and stir it for a final time. Once you get the right essence of prepared Pasta, it’s ready for your kid’s lunch box.
Ingredients used to Prepare Pesto Pasta :
As always, to begin with, make sure you have all the ingredients in place for this delicious pasta with veggies recipe. You’ll need the following ingredients:
1 tsbp Oilive Oi
1 tbsp Garlic
½ Cup Baby Corn
1 Cup Red Capsicum
2 Cups Boiled Pasta (Any Pasta Will Do)
1 Cup Boiled Water
2 tbsp Basil Pesto Pasta Sauce
Broccoli Cut into Small Pieces
A Jar of Nutralite Cheesy Garlic Mayonnaise
2 tbsps Salt
Crushed Red Chillies
How To Make Pesto Pasta :
Step 1: Boil Some Pasta
In a separate utensil, add some Pasta to a bowl and boil it in hot water for a few minutes until it is soft enough. You can add a tbsp of salt to this. Don’t boil it to the point it is fully cooked. Maintain a slight rawness to it. It will get cooked further once it is added to the Pesto-Veggie mix.
Step 2: Prepare the Veggies
Chop the broccoli into small pieces and toss it into boiling water for 2 minutes. Once you’ve done this, toss the boiled broccoli into a bowl of clean, cold water.
Step 3: Make the Pesto Mix
It is advisable to prepare the Pesto Pasta Sauce beforehand and keep. It is made with basil leaves. Usually it is made with Pine nuts, but you can also use peanuts, walnuts or almonds. Roast the nuts you’re using for added flavor and crunchiness. You can also add garlic,parmesan cheese and salt.
Step 4: Pour Olive Oil
In a large enough container to hold the size of your serving of Pasta, pour 1tbsp olive oil and bring it to a boil.
Step 5: Add Garlic
Add 1 tbsp ground garlic to the boiling olive oil and spread it around the container.
Step 6: Add Corn to the Mix
Add ½ cup boiled corn to the mix. Corn will add some crunchiness and delicate sweetness to the Pasta.
Step 7: Add Red Capsicum
Add 1 red capsicum and sauté it.
Step 8: Add the Pasta to the Mix
It’s time to add two cups of boiled pasta to the mix, along with ½ cup of water. Gently shake the pot to ensure the boiling water is spread evenly throughout the pasta mix.
Step 9: Add Pesto to the Mix
Add 2 tbsps of basil pesto to the mix.
Step 10: Add Water and Stir the Mix
The next step is to add 2 tbsps of water to the mix and gently stir it as it sizzles.
Step 11: Time to add the Mayo
Add 3 tbsps of Nutralite Cheesy Garlic Mayo spread to the mix along with ¼ cup of water and stir it. This mayo spread gives your child 15% of their recommended daily allowance of Vitamins A,D2 and E.
Step 12: Add some salt and crushed red chillies
To add some flavor to the Pasta, add a pinch of salt and red chilli flakes to the mix.
Step 13: Add the Broccoli
Finally, add the broccoli to the mix and stir it for a final time. Once you get the right essence of prepared Pasta, it’s ready for your kid’s lunch box.
This simple pesto pasta recipe will transform your child’s lunchbox into a nutritious, yet tasty meal that stands out because of its delicious aroma! Your kid will enjoy their meal and get their fill of veggies into their hungry tummies!
Tips and Variations:
The best part of this vegetable pasta and pesto recipe is that it’s an easy pesto pasta recipe that you can get creative with. There are different things you can try to make it tastier.
- Add a tbsp of Nutralite Doodhshakti Probiotic Butter Spread for some additional taste
- You can replace the broccoli with cauliflower
FAQs
Is pesto pasta healthy?
Yes, pesto pasta is healthy, because this vegetable pasta contains a wide range of healthy ingredients including basil leaves from pesto sauce – packed with nutrients.
What is the use of veg mayonnaise in pesto pasta?
A pasta recipe with mayonnaise is fairly common, and veg mayonnaise adds extra tanginess and flavor to the pasta.
What vegetables to add to pesto pasta?
You can add cauliflower, broccoli, corn and bell peppers to pesto pasta.
What are some unique and delicious pasta recipes you recommend?
We highly recommend the pesto pasta recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor, which uses Nutralite Cheesy Garlic Mayo to make the pasta tastier.
What can I substitute for butter in pasta?
You can substitute butter with mayo spread or Nutralite Doodhshakti Probiotic Butter Spread in Pasta.
What can I replace cheese with in pesto?
You can replace cheese with grated paneer in Pasta.
Feel free to add your own special twists and variations to make this pesto pasta recipe truly yours. If you come up with any unique recipes or creative tidbits on how to make pesto pasta even healthier, do share this with us @nutralite
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