Half & Half Spaghetti by @chieffoodieofficer

1h

2 servings

🍝

200 g

High protein spaghetti

🧀

120 g

Paneer

🥜

12 g

Cashew

🧄

25 g

Garlic cloves

🌶️

3 g

Red chillies

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌿

0.5 g

Oregano

💧

60 ml

Water

🥬

120 ml

Spinach puree

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🍝

120 ml

Pasta water

  1. Soak
    • cashews
    • water

    Soak 8 to 9 cashews in water for 15 minutes until softened.

  2. Soak
    • dried red chilies
    • water

    Soak 4 to 5 dried red chilies in water for 30 minutes until softened.

  3. Boil
    • salt
    • water

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  4. Boil
    • high-protein spaghetti

    Boil the 200 g high-protein spaghetti for 7 to 9 minutes until al dente.

  5. Drain
    • reserved pasta water
    • high-protein spaghetti

    Reserve 120 ml of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

  6. Blend
    • paneer
    • cashews
    • garlic cloves

    Blend paneer, soaked cashews, garlic cloves, soaked red chilies, oregano, salt, and 60 ml water until smooth.

  7. Divide

    Divide the blended sauce evenly between two mixing bowls.

  8. Stir
    • spinach puree

    Stir 120 ml spinach puree into one bowl of sauce until fully green and uniform.

  9. Heat
    • olive oil

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

  10. Cook

    Cook the plain half of the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

  11. Add
    • reserved pasta water

    Add 60 ml reserved pasta water to the plain sauce and stir until creamy.

  12. Cook
    • spinach puree

    Cook the green spinach sauce in the same skillet for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

  13. Add
    • reserved pasta water

    Add the remaining 60 ml reserved pasta water to the green sauce and stir until creamy.

  14. Toss
    • high-protein spaghetti

    Toss half of the cooked spaghetti with the plain sauce until evenly coated.

  15. Toss
    • high-protein spaghetti
    • spinach puree

    Toss the remaining cooked spaghetti with the green spinach sauce until evenly coated.

  16. Plate

    Plate the two pasta colors side by side and serve immediately.

Half & Half Spaghetti by @chieffoodieofficer

1h

2 servings

🍝

200 g

High protein spaghetti

🧀

120 g

Paneer

🥜

12 g

Cashew

🧄

25 g

Garlic cloves

🌶️

3 g

Red chillies

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌿

0.5 g

Oregano

💧

60 ml

Water

🥬

120 ml

Spinach puree

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🍝

120 ml

Pasta water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Soak 8 to 9 cashews in water for 15 minutes until softened.

    🥜cashews
    💧water
    🥣mixing bowl
  2. Step 2/16

    Soak 4 to 5 dried red chilies in water for 30 minutes until softened.

    🌶️dried red chilies
    💧water
    🥣mixing bowl
  3. Step 3/16

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

    🧂salt
    💧water
    🍲large pot
  4. Step 4/16

    Boil the 200 g high-protein spaghetti for 7 to 9 minutes until al dente.

    🍝high-protein spaghetti
    🍲large pot
  5. Step 5/16

    Reserve 120 ml of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

    🍝reserved pasta water
    🍝high-protein spaghetti
    🍲large pot
    🧺colander
    🥄measuring cups
  6. Step 6/16

    Blend paneer, soaked cashews, garlic cloves, soaked red chilies, oregano, salt, and 60 ml water until smooth.

    🧀paneer
    🥜cashews
    🧄garlic cloves
    🌶️dried red chilies
    🌿dried oregano
    🧂salt
    💧water
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons
  7. Step 7/16

    Divide the blended sauce evenly between two mixing bowls.

    🥣mixing bowl
  8. Step 8/16

    Stir 120 ml spinach puree into one bowl of sauce until fully green and uniform.

    🥬spinach puree
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  9. Step 9/16

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

    🫒olive oil
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons
  10. Step 10/16

    Cook the plain half of the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

    🍳large skillet
    🥄spatula
  11. Step 11/16

    Add 60 ml reserved pasta water to the plain sauce and stir until creamy.

    🍝reserved pasta water
    🍳large skillet
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring cups
  12. Step 12/16

    Cook the green spinach sauce in the same skillet for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

    🥬spinach puree
    🍳large skillet
    🥄spatula
  13. Step 13/16

    Add the remaining 60 ml reserved pasta water to the green sauce and stir until creamy.

    🍝reserved pasta water
    🍳large skillet
    🥄spatula
    🥄measuring cups
  14. Step 14/16

    Toss half of the cooked spaghetti with the plain sauce until evenly coated.

    🍝high-protein spaghetti
    🍳large skillet
    🥄spatula
  15. Step 15/16

    Toss the remaining cooked spaghetti with the green spinach sauce until evenly coated.

    🍝high-protein spaghetti
    🥬spinach puree
    🍳large skillet
    🥄spatula
  16. Step 16/16

    Plate the two pasta colors side by side and serve immediately.

    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pasta, Dairy, Cheese, Nuts, Vegetables, Aromatics, Seasonings, Liquids, Leafy greens, Oils

Ingredients

High protein spaghetti, Paneer, Cashew, Garlic cloves, Red chillies, Salt, Oregano, Water, Spinach puree, Olive oil, Pasta water

Notes

High protein spaghetti (half packet), Cashew (soaked in water for 15 mins), Red chillies (soaked in water for 30 mins), Salt (as per taste), Water (for the sauce), Spinach puree (added to one bowl of sauce), Olive oil (for cooking the sauce), Pasta water (reserved from boiling pasta)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 58g, Fat: 12g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 270mg, Iron: 4mg, Potassium: 470mg, Sodium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 290µg RAE, Vitamin C: 10mg, Vitamin K: 240µg, Folate: 100µg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

45 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, colander, blender, large skillet, mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula

Appliances

Stove, Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Dinner, Lunch, Weeknight meal, Pasta night

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@chieffoodieofficer

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Spicy, Herbaceous, Creamy, Nutty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Add water when reheating if needed)