taro pasta Recipe
got some left over pasta? try this very nutritious way of making a pasta. it's quick and easy and best of all it's really nutritious.
Ingredients
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Spaghetti | 350 Gram | |
| Red onion | 1 Small, finely chopped | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm), minced | |
| Taro | 1 Can (10 oz) (in coconut milk (cooked and ready to eat can)-- found in oriental stores) | |
| Tuna flakes | 1 Can (10 oz) (drained) | |
| Light mayo | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Plain fat free yogurt | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 Medium, diced (hard boiled) | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 593 Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14 g21%
Saturated Fat 2.1 g10.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 47.1 mg15.7%
Sodium 272.7 mg11.4%
Total Carbohydrates 90 g30%
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.6%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 33 g66.2%
Vitamin A 2.2% Vitamin C 7.4%
Calcium 13.5% Iron 21.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
I. cook pasta according to instructions ( drain and set aside in a deep bowl)
II. in a sauce pan, heat oil in low heat. lightly, saute' onion and garlic. add tuna and taro leaves in coco milk. cover and simmer for few minutes.
III. toss pasta with the yogurt, mayo, diced egg, and the cooked taro with tuna. mix well in a deep bowl add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
II. in a sauce pan, heat oil in low heat. lightly, saute' onion and garlic. add tuna and taro leaves in coco milk. cover and simmer for few minutes.
III. toss pasta with the yogurt, mayo, diced egg, and the cooked taro with tuna. mix well in a deep bowl add salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Ganesh Dutta says :
Looks delicious. This taro pasta recipe is also wonderful. Good to know that it is very hearthy. I will surely try this recipe.
Thanks Topher for sharing this nice recipe.
Posted on: 11 June 2008 - 12:48am
Chefmdg says :
Sounds very interesting. Could I use something besides the taro leaves if I cannot find them?
Posted on: 18 May 2008 - 7:33am
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