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<p>Here is the recipe for making a simple <strong>Healthy Vegetable Pasta</strong>. When it comes to Vegetables, it is best to include servings from <strong>Red, Green & Yellow Veggies</strong> in your daily diet. Rather than sticking on to a particular Fruit or Vegetable, try to make every meal colorful. In this way, you can ensure that you are getting the required nutrients in your daily diet. Here are a few fruits & vegetables from each group.</p>
<ol><li><strong>Yellow </strong>- Carrot, Pumpkin, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Mangoes, Apricot, Peach, Pumpkin</li>
<li><strong>Green </strong>- Spinach, Lettuce, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Zucchini, Peas</li>
<li><strong>Red </strong>- Tomato, Citrus Fruits, Melons, Berries, Chili Peppers, Apples, Pomegarante</li>
</ol><div id="attachment_5463" class="wp-caption aligncenter" readability="1"><img class="size-full wp-image-5463 " title="IMG_6329" src="http://recipes.malayali.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_6329.jpg" alt="Tri Color Vegetable Pasta" width="482" height="377" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Tri Color Vegetable Pasta</p></div>
<p>You can use <strong>Whole Wheat Pasta</strong> for a healthy meal.</p>
<p><span><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Any Pasta of Your Choice – 1 packet, 16 oz/1 lb approx (I used Tri Color Bow Ties)</li>
<li>Olive Oil – 1/2 tsp + 1 tbsp</li>
<li>Diced Onions – 1 medium</li>
<li>Diced Mixed Vegetables – As needed (I used 2 Carrots, 6 to 7 Sugar Snap Peas and 1 Bell Pepper)</li>
<li>Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil – 4 medium pieces</li>
<li>Garlic Cloves – 2 or 3 small</li>
<li>Red Chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>McCormick Italian herb seasoning – 1 tsp (The ingredients are Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Oregano, Basil)</li>
<li>Black Pepper powder – 1 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)</li>
<li>Salt- to taste</li>
<li>Water – as needed</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Preparation Method</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the instructions on the packet. Add salt and 1/2 tsp olive oil while cooking pasta. Drain water from the spaghetti and keep aside.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, use a food processor and make a paste of the sun dried tomatoes and garlic.</li>
<li>Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and saute onions until soft.</li>
<li>Add the diced vegetables and saute for a few minutes. Cover and cook on medium low heat until soft but crispy.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add Italian seasoning, pepper powder and chilly powder. Saute for a minute.</li>
<li>Add the tomato-garlic paste and saute thoroughly for a few minutes so that the raw taste of garlic goes away.</li>
<li>Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and bring it to a slow boil to make a little sauce.</li>
<li>Finally, add the cooked pasta into the pan and toss everything gently so that the pasta is covered in the sauce.</li>
</ol>
<p>Here is the recipe for making a simple <strong>Healthy Vegetable Pasta</strong>. When it comes to Vegetables, it is best to include servings from <strong>Red, Green & Yellow Veggies</strong> in your daily diet. Rather than sticking on to a particular Fruit or Vegetable, try to make every meal colorful. In this way, you can ensure that you are getting the required nutrients in your daily diet. Here are a few fruits & vegetables from each group.</p>
<ol><li><strong>Yellow </strong>- Carrot, Pumpkin, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Mangoes, Apricot, Peach, Pumpkin</li>
<li><strong>Green </strong>- Spinach, Lettuce, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Zucchini, Peas</li>
<li><strong>Red </strong>- Tomato, Citrus Fruits, Melons, Berries, Chili Peppers, Apples, Pomegarante</li>
</ol><div id="attachment_5463" class="wp-caption aligncenter" readability="1"><img class="size-full wp-image-5463 " title="IMG_6329" src="http://recipes.malayali.me/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_6329.jpg" alt="Tri Color Vegetable Pasta" width="482" height="377" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Tri Color Vegetable Pasta</p></div>
<p>You can use <strong>Whole Wheat Pasta</strong> for a healthy meal.</p>
<p><span><strong>Ingredients</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Any Pasta of Your Choice – 1 packet, 16 oz/1 lb approx (I used Tri Color Bow Ties)</li>
<li>Olive Oil – 1/2 tsp + 1 tbsp</li>
<li>Diced Onions – 1 medium</li>
<li>Diced Mixed Vegetables – As needed (I used 2 Carrots, 6 to 7 Sugar Snap Peas and 1 Bell Pepper)</li>
<li>Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil – 4 medium pieces</li>
<li>Garlic Cloves – 2 or 3 small</li>
<li>Red Chilly Powder – 1/2 tsp</li>
<li>McCormick Italian herb seasoning – 1 tsp (The ingredients are Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Oregano, Basil)</li>
<li>Black Pepper powder – 1 tsp (Alter according to your Spice Tolerance)</li>
<li>Salt- to taste</li>
<li>Water – as needed</li>
</ol><p><span><strong>Preparation Method</strong></span></p>
<ol><li>Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the instructions on the packet. Add salt and 1/2 tsp olive oil while cooking pasta. Drain water from the spaghetti and keep aside.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, use a food processor and make a paste of the sun dried tomatoes and garlic.</li>
<li>Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and saute onions until soft.</li>
<li>Add the diced vegetables and saute for a few minutes. Cover and cook on medium low heat until soft but crispy.</li>
<li>Reduce heat and add Italian seasoning, pepper powder and chilly powder. Saute for a minute.</li>
<li>Add the tomato-garlic paste and saute thoroughly for a few minutes so that the raw taste of garlic goes away.</li>
<li>Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and bring it to a slow boil to make a little sauce.</li>
<li>Finally, add the cooked pasta into the pan and toss everything gently so that the pasta is covered in the sauce.</li>
</ol>
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