Baked Fettuccine with Spinach in Paneer Sauce

by Tarla Dalal

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Mouth-watering and delicious italian preparation of cooked fettuccine with a healthy dose of spinach and a luscious cottage cheese sauce. A generous sprinkling of grated cheese before baking, ensures a perfect finish to the baked fettuccine with spinach in paneer sauce. Garnish with chilli flakes and serve with freshly toasted garlic bread, for a memorable continental meal.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins Baking time: 20 minutes Baking temperature: 180°C (360 °F) Total Time: 43 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked fettuccine
3/4 cup blanched and chopped spinach
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt and black peppercorns (kalimirch) powder to taste
1/4 cup milk
5 tbsp grated processed cheese

To Be Blended Into A Smooth Paneer Sauce
1 cup grated fresh paneer (cottage cheese)
1 cup milk
salt to taste
1/2 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder

For The Garnish
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)

Method

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the spinach and salt and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds, while stirirng occasionally.
Add the fettuccine, paneer sauce and pepper, mix lightly and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while tossing occasionally.
Add the milk and 2 tbsp of cheese and mix well.
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle the remaining 3 tbsp of the grated cheese evenly over it.
Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes or bake in a pre-heated oven 180°c (360°f) for 15 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with chilli flakes

Baked Fettuccine with Spinach in Paneer Sauce Video by Tarla Dalal

Accompaniments

Avocado Grapefruit and Strawberry Salad
Garlic Bread, Baked Garlic Bread
Italian Minestra ( Soups and Salads Recipe )

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	158 cal
Protein	6.1 g
Carbohydrates	5.7 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Fat	10.9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	1950.1 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.3 mg
Vitamin C	10.5 mg
Folic Acid	43.4 mcg
Calcium	247.4 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	31.1 mg
Potassium	132.6 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg