15 Minutes Peanut Butter Pasta

A quick, creamy pasta that swaps heavy cream for peanut butter - adding protein, healthy fats, and a unique nutty taste. Perfect for busy weekdays or when you want something different!

🛒 Ingredients (2 servings)

• 150 g pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
• 2 tbsp Saaja Peanut Butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 small capsicum (sliced)
• 1 medium carrot (julienned)
• 1-2 green chillies (optional, for spice kick)
• ½ tsp chilli flakes + ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for fusion flavor)
• ½ cup hot pasta water
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander or basil for garnish

🍳 Method

• Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
• In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic, onion, and green chillies until fragrant.
• Add capsicum + carrot, stir-fry 2–3 mins (keep them slightly crunchy).
• Stir in peanut butter + soy sauce + chilli flakes. Add pasta water gradually to make a creamy sauce.
• Toss in cooked pasta, coat well, season with salt & pepper.
• Garnish with coriander (Indian touch) or basil (Italian twist).

🌟 Serving Tip

• Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
• Add grilled chicken or paneer cubes if you want extra protein.

👉 One serving gives ~400 kcal, 14–15 g protein, and lots of good fats from peanut butter - way healthier than cream-based pasta.