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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Spinach Dumplings in Pumpkin Sauce

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Tarla Dalal

 06 December, 2024

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The steamed spinach dumplings are usually served in a rich cheese sauce, almond sauce or butter sauce. For a healthy combination, this has been substituted with a low cal, yet creamy pumpkin sauce. Make sure to add all the dumplings and the sauce to the whole wheat spaghetti just before serving.
Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

20 Mins

Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

2 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

For The Pumpkin Sauce

For The Spinach Dumplings (makes Approx. 14)

Other Ingredients

Method
For the pumpkin sauce
  1. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions, garlic and thyme and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes till the onions turn translucent.
  2. Add the red pumpkin, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute or till the red pumpkin is tender. Keep aside to cool slightly.
  3. Blend the mixture in a mixer to a smooth purée.
  4. Transfer the purée back to the same pan, add milk, chilli flakes and salt and mix well.
  5. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
For the spinach dumplings
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Divide the mixture into 14 equal portions and shape them into round balls in between your palms.
  3. Steam in a steamer for 7 to 8 minutes and keep aside to cool slightly.
Handtip:
  1. The pumpkin sauce can be substituted with low calorie white sauce, if you so desire.
How to proceed
  1. Just before serving, reheat the pumpkin sauce and add the whole wheat spaghetti. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Spoon out the spaghetti with the pumpkin sauce into a serving dish, place the spinach dumplings on top and serve immediately.

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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy347 cal
Protein14.2 g
Carbohydrates62 g
Fiber3 g
Fat4.2 g
Cholesterol2.5 mg
Sodium79.5 mg

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n_katira

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hard to believe but the pumpkin sauce turned out to be very tasty. A great pasta recipe for weight watchers too. A must try recipe!!

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