veg pasta recipe Vegetable Pasta in Schezwan Sauce

Veg pasta is a simple yet delicious dish made by cooking pasta and vegetables in spicy Schezwan sauce. This is really a good option for quick lunch or dinner and you can make it at home with easy ingredients. The soft pasta mixed in the sauce with peas and capsicum makes it filling but also light.

It is light and healthy as it uses very little oil and you can add vegetables as per your choice. The sauce adds flavor without being heavy and the seasoning can be adjusted slightly as per taste. Veg pasta is also quick to make, so it’s great for busy days or when you want something simple yet delicious.

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About veg pasta

Veg pasta is a pasta dish made from boiled pasta, peas, capsicum, onion and schezwan sauce. This is a very simple recipe, it does not require fancy ingredients but the taste is really good and nutritious. The pasta should be cooked soft but still slightly firm so that it blends well with the sauce and vegetables.

The sauce is slightly tangy and spicy, it goes great with the sweet peas and crunchy capsicum. You can also add carrots, beans or corn to make it more colorful and healthy. It remains light but also filling, so it’s good for a quick meal. It also tastes good in a plate with colorful vegetables and sauce coated pasta.

The texture is soft with a little firmness in the pasta and a little crunch in the vegetables. Herbs and black pepper give a mild aroma which makes it pleasant to eat. The Indo-Chinese style makes it a little different from normal pasta.

I sometimes make lunch on the weekend when we’re not having a heavy meal. I usually make this pasta when I don’t want a complicated dish and want something quick but filling. Children also like it very much.

Vegetarian Pasta Ingredients

• pasta – I have used pene here. It cooks soft but still holds its shape. You can also use macaroni or fusilli. I usually rinse after boiling so that it doesn’t stick together.
• green peas – I used for a little sweetness and soft texture. Frozen peas also work well. If fresh peas are available, it tastes better. Sometimes I pressure cook it for a few whistles before adding.
• butter – I add for smooth taste and richness, you can use oil in place of it. Butter makes the pasta a little shiny and the sauce stick better.
• Onion – I use for a little sweetness and a thick base. Onion also gives aroma while cooking.
• Capsicum – I add for crispness and color, green and red look good together. Can use more or less. Fry lightly so that it remains crisp.
• Schezwan Sauce – I used for tart and spicy taste. You can reduce for mild taste or add a little ketchup for balance.
• mixed herbs – I add oregano or basil for a subtle herb flavor, whatever works.
• freshly ground black pepper – I used it for mild heat and fragrance. If you like spicy, you can add a little more.

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How to make veg pasta step by step

1. Boil water. When it starts boiling, add salt and a few drops of oil along with the pasta.

2. Cook on medium flame. Keep cooking and make sure you stir in between. Cook it until it becomes soft but not mushy. It should have a crunch to bite into and it should also bend slightly, this is the right stage. Switch off the switch and drain the water, keep aside.

3. Pressure cook the green peas for 3 whistles. Heat oil in a pan, add onion and fry till it becomes transparent.

4.Add capsicum and fry for 2 minutes, then add schezwan sauce, add some water and let it boil for 2 minutes.

5. Mix quickly and then add cooked green peas, salt, mixed herbs and black pepper powder.

6. Give a mix, then add the cooked pasta and stir well until the pasta is completely covered with the sauce, cook for 2 minutes and then turn off.

serve hot!

Expert Tips

• cooking pasta – I boil until soft but not mushy, taste and check, should turn slightly. I add a few drops of oil to the water so that the pasta does not stick.
• vegetables – I also add peas and capsicum, carrots or beans. Cut evenly so it cooks faster. Sometimes I add steamed peas.
• Schezwan Sauce – I add a little water to coat the pasta, too thick a sauce makes it sticky. Taste first, then adjust accordingly.
• adjust seasoning – I add the sauce and taste it, if children are eating then reduce the chilli. Sometimes I add a pinch of sugar to balance the spicy taste.
• additional add-ons – You can also add corn, mushroom or broccoli. I sometimes add grated cheese to it, make it creamy and kids love it.

serving and storage

Serve veg pasta hot by garnishing it with some herbs or grated cheese. Good for lunch, dinner or kids meal. Leftover pasta can be sealed in a tight container and kept in the refrigerator for a day. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, sprinkle a little water, remains soft and the sauce mixes well. After a few hours, when the sauce mixes with the pasta, it tastes better.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip the Schezwan sauce?

Yes, you can skip but use tomato ketchup or chili sauce for spicy taste.

2.Can I make it ahead?

Yes, cook the pasta and vegetables separately and combine when ready to serve.

3.Can I add other vegetables?

Yes, carrots, beans, corn or mushrooms work well.

4.Is this pasta kid friendly?

Yes, kids like it because of the color and mild taste.

5.Can I use different sizes of pasta?

Yes, you can use macaroni, fusilli, spaghetti all, cooking time may vary slightly.

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