Mixed Veg Fusilli Pasta | Easy Indian Style Pasta Recipe with step-by-step preparation. This mixed veg pasta is a one-pot recipe with the goodness of veggies and a twist of Indian spices, a wholesome meal for brunch, lunch, or dinner time. It can also be a good option for a kid’s tiffin menu.

What is a pasta

Pasta is a staple food of Italian cuisine. Usually made from durum wheat flour and found in different shapes. Pasta could be either dry or fresh. They are mainly used in the making of a variety of salads, soups, or main meals.

About veg fusilli pasta recipe

Veg fusilli pasta is a quick and easy recipe to prepare at home. This eggless pasta is full of nutrition and very delicious in taste, relished by kids very much.

The best thing about this veg pasta recipe is that you can customize it according to your choice. I have used green pepper, yellow pepper, carrot, onion, and tomato. You can also add other vegetables like broccoli, frozen sweet corn, spinach, zucchinis. Also, you can try this with other pasta like macaroni, penne, spirals for this recipe.

This Indian style masala pasta recipe is eggless, vegan and kids friendly recipe.

How to make mixed veg fusilli pasta at home

Firstly , I have sauteed fresh mixed veggies for few minutes before adding them to the boiled fusilli pasta. You can also add steamed or boiled vegetables if you want but saute vegetables gives a nice crunch to the recipe.

To give the authentic Indian touch to this pasta recipe, I have used tomato puree and pasta sauce both. Tomato puree with spices and pasta sauce gives a little sweet, tangy and spicy flavor to this mixed veg fusilli pasta.

This veg fusilli pasta is a wholesome meal and perfect for Lunch or Dinner.

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Health benefits of eating vegetable

Mixed vegetables

• They are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber that keeps the blood sugar in the normal range by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates and also lowers cholesterol.
• Regular consumption of vegetables is very beneficial in improving digestion-related issues.
• They are a good source of antioxidants and good for our eye and hair health.
• Minerals and vitamins present in veggies keep healthy skin and strong bones.

Step by step preparation of veg fusilli pasta with fresh basil leaves

1. Boil water in a saucepan, add salt to it. Add raw pasta and cook it for 8-10 minutes till it becomes soft and tender. Now, strain it with the help of a colander and add 1 tbsp oil mix well. Keep it aside.

2. Take a wide pan, add 1 tbsp oil, onion and saute them for 1-2 minutes till onion become translucent. Then add sliced carrots, green and yellow capsicum, and mix well. Cover it and cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer them to a plate.

3. Add 2 tbsp oil in the same pan, jeera powder, salt, turmeric powder, dry oregano and mix well. Now, add tomato puree and cook till it starts leaving oil. Add pasta sauce, onion greens and mix.

4. Finally, add sauteed vegetables and boiled pasta, mix nicely so that gravy coats the pasta well, and cook it further for about 1-2 minutes on medium flame.

5. Switch off the flame and cover it, and leave it for 5 minutes so that flavors can infuse well with pasta.

6. Then transfer into a serving plate and garnish with some fresh basil and serve warm. Enjoy this healthy & colorful pasta at lunch or dinner time.

Serving suggestion 

Vegetable pasta is a wholesome meal and can be served at lunchtime or for a quick brunch, or dinner. You can eat this with a bread toast or a tomato soup.

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Tips and tricks

1. Do not cook pasta for a long time in the boiled water, otherwise, they become very sticky and mushy during the preparation.
2. Vegetables added to the recipe can be finely chopped or thinly sliced according to your preference.
3. I have used onion, carrots, green and yellow capsicum You can also add other vegetables according to your taste.
4. If you are not vegan sprinkle some cheese over it and enjoy cheesy pasta.

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Mixed Veg Fusilli Pasta | Easy Indian Style Pasta Recipe

Babita Singh

Mixed Veg Fusilli Pasta | Easy Indian Style Pasta Recipe is a one pot recipe with the goodness of veggies and a twist of indian spices, a wholesome meal for a brunch, lunch or even at dinner time.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Indian, International, Italian

Servings 5 Servings

Ingredients

  

• 225 gm fusilli pasta
• 1 medium sized onion (finely chopped)
• 2 medium sized tomato (pureed)
• 1 cup green Shimla mirch (cut into long slices)
• 1 cup yellow capsicum (cut into long slices)
• ¼ cup green onion stalk
• 1 cup carrots (cut into long slices)
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp jeera powder
• ½ tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp pasta sauce
• Few leaves of fresh basil for garnishing

Instructions

 

• Boil water in a saucepan, add salt to it. Add raw pasta and cook it for 8-10 minutes till it becomes soft and tender.
• Now, strain it with the help of a colander and add 1 tbsp oil mix well. Keep it aside.
• Take a wide pan, add 1 tbsp oil, onion and saute them for 1-2 minutes till onion become translucent.
• Then add sliced carrots, green and yellow capsicum, and mix well. Cover it and cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer them to a plate.
• Add 2 tbsp oil in the same pan, jeera powder, salt, turmeric powder, dry oregano and mix well. Now, add tomato puree and cook till it starts leaving oil.
• Add 2 tbsp oil in the same pan, jeera powder, salt, turmeric powder, dry oregano and mix well. Now, add tomato puree and cook till it starts leaving oil. Add pasta sauce, onion greens and mix.Finally, add sauteed vegetables and boiled pasta, mix nicely so that gravy coats the pasta well, and cook it further for about 1-2 minutes on medium flame.
• Switch off the flame and cover it, and leave it for 5 minutes so that flavors can infuse well with pasta.
• Then transfer into a plate and garnish with some fresh basil and serve.
• Enjoy healthy colorful pasta at lunch or dinner time.

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Notes

1. Do not cook pasta for a long time in the boiled water, otherwise, they become very sticky and mushy during the preparation.

2. Vegetables added to the recipe can be finely chopped or thinly sliced according to your preference.

3. I have used carrots, onion, green and yellow capsicum You can also add other vegetables according to your taste.

4. If you are not vegan sprinkle some cheese over it and enjoy cheesy pasta.

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