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Moringa, or drumstick leaves, is a nutrition powerhouse. It has 7x more Vitamin C than oranges, 4x more calcium than milk, and tons of iron. That means better immunity, stronger bones, and more energy for kids.
Worried kids won’t eat greens? This pasta hides moringa in a creamy pesto. The garlic, basil, pistachios, and parmesan give it a rich, nutty flavour kids already love. No bitter taste. Plus, wheat pasta keeps them full longer. Perfect for lunch boxes — it tastes great even at room temp.
Moringa Pesto Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
- Wheat pasta – 1 cup, cooked
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Garlic – 6 cloves
- Basil leaves – handful (Skip if unavailable. Find on Blinkit, Zepto, Pazhamudir Nilayam.)
- Moringa leaves – handful
- Pistachios – 10
- Pumpkin seeds – 2 tbsp
- Olive oil – 4 tsp
- Parmesan – 2 tbsp + extra for serving
- Green chilli – 1, optional (fry before adding)
- Chilli flakes – 1 tsp
- Oregano – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Method:
1. Make Moringa Pesto
In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil. Sauté 6 garlic cloves and basil leaves.
Add a handful of moringa leaves. Sauté for 1 min. Add a splash of water and cook for 5 mins until soft.
Transfer to a mixer. Add 10 pistachios, 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 4 tsp olive oil, 2 tbsp parmesan.
Add fried green chilli if using. Grind with a little water to a smooth paste.
1. Toss Pasta
Mix the pesto with cooked wheat pasta.
Add 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp oregano, and salt. Mix well.
Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan.
Creamy Version – 2 Options
Option 1: Quick Cream
Add 1 cup fresh cream to the prepared pasta. Mix and serve hot.
Option 2: White Sauce
In a pan, melt 2 tsp butter. Sauté 5 finely chopped garlic cloves.
Add 2 tsp maida or wheat flour. Sauté for 1 min.
Slowly add 1/2 litre milk, stirring to avoid lumps.
Once creamy, add the prepared moringa pasta.
Finish with 2 cheese slices. Serve hot.
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Moringa, or drumstick leaves, is a nutrition powerhouse. It has 7x more Vitamin C than oranges, 4x more calcium than milk, and tons of iron. That means better immunity, stronger bones, and more energy for kids.
Worried kids won’t eat greens? This pasta hides moringa in a creamy pesto. The garlic, basil, pistachios, and parmesan give it a rich, nutty flavour kids already love. No bitter taste. Plus, wheat pasta keeps them full longer. Perfect for lunch boxes — it tastes great even at room temp.
Moringa Pesto Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
- Wheat pasta – 1 cup, cooked
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Garlic – 6 cloves
- Basil leaves – handful (Skip if unavailable. Find on Blinkit, Zepto, Pazhamudir Nilayam.)
- Moringa leaves – handful
- Pistachios – 10
- Pumpkin seeds – 2 tbsp
- Olive oil – 4 tsp
- Parmesan – 2 tbsp + extra for serving
- Green chilli – 1, optional (fry before adding)
- Chilli flakes – 1 tsp
- Oregano – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Method:
1. Make Moringa Pesto
In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil. Sauté 6 garlic cloves and basil leaves.
Add a handful of moringa leaves. Sauté for 1 min. Add a splash of water and cook for 5 mins until soft.
Transfer to a mixer. Add 10 pistachios, 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 4 tsp olive oil, 2 tbsp parmesan.
Add fried green chilli if using. Grind with a little water to a smooth paste.
1. Toss Pasta
Mix the pesto with cooked wheat pasta.
Add 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1 tsp oregano, and salt. Mix well.
Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan.
Creamy Version – 2 Options
Option 1: Quick Cream
Add 1 cup fresh cream to the prepared pasta. Mix and serve hot.
Option 2: White Sauce
In a pan, melt 2 tsp butter. Sauté 5 finely chopped garlic cloves.
Add 2 tsp maida or wheat flour. Sauté for 1 min.
Slowly add 1/2 litre milk, stirring to avoid lumps.
Once creamy, add the prepared moringa pasta.
Finish with 2 cheese slices. Serve hot.
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