Indian-Spiced Paneer Bolognese
with penne / green salad

Name: Indian-Spiced Paneer Bolognese
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 oz Pasta, penne (sub any pasta shape); 1 Tbsp Garam masala; 2 tsp Coriander, ground; 1 tsp Curry powder, yellow and mild; 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp Salt; 3 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 Onions, medium, chopped; 2 stalks Green onions (opt), chopped, green and white parts combined (sub cilantro); 8 oz Cheese, paneer, sliced into small cubes or crumbled (sub extra-firm tofu); 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1 can Tomatoes, crushed (14 oz / 397 g); 1 cup Stock, any type; 2 Tbsp Ghee (sub butter); 1/4 cup Heavy cream (opt) (sub half and half); 1 tsp Ginger, grated; 1 Tbsp Vinegar, red or white wine; 1/2 tsp Honey; 1/4 tsp Turmeric, ground; 3 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 6 oz Cucumbers, chopped; 8 oz Mixed greens (sub any salad greens)

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When our team was brainstorming new meals for this year, we were so excited about this one. It's certainly a blend of cultures and ideas, but the addition of Indian spices to this classic pasta dish is so fun that we're sure you'll love it as much as we do.

Proteins

Cheese

Cuisines

Asian - Indian

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Indian-Spiced Paneer Bolognese:

Pasta, penne - 8 oz (sub any pasta shape)
Garam masala - 1 Tbsp
Coriander, ground - 2 tsp
Curry powder, yellow and mild - 1 tsp
Red pepper flakes - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 3 cloves , chopped
Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
Green onions (opt) - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined (sub cilantro)
Cheese, paneer - 8 oz , sliced into small cubes or crumbled (sub extra-firm tofu)
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
Tomatoes, crushed (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can
Stock, any type - 1 cup
Ghee - 2 Tbsp (sub butter)
Heavy cream (opt) - 1/4 cup (sub half and half)

Mixed Greens with Turmeric-Ginger Vinaigrette:

Ginger - 1 tsp , grated
Vinegar, red or white wine - 1 Tbsp
Honey - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric, ground - 1/4 tsp
Oil, cooking - 3 Tbsp
Cucumbers - 6 oz , chopped
Mixed greens - 8 oz (sub any salad greens)

Prep

Pasta - Boil pasta according to package directions. If prepping ahead, toss pasta with some oil to minimize sticking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make spice mix - Combine garam masala, ground coriander, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Garlic / Onions - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make vinaigrette - Whisk together vinegar, ginger, honey, and turmeric. Add oil (portion for salad) while whisking. (For a very smooth consistency, you can blend everything together.) Season with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Cucumbers / Green onions - Prep as directed.
Paneer - Slice paneer into small cubes or crumble it into bite-sized pieces.

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Make

Heat a Dutch oven or large saute pan over medium heat. Add oil (portion for bolognese) and then onions. Saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add in garlic and spice mix. Cook until spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, stock, and ghee to aromatics and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
Remove the lid and stir in paneer. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the sauce is rich and thick. Stir in heavy cream and cook one minute more.
Taste sauce and season with some salt and pepper. If you’d like it spicier, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce of choice.
If pasta was made ahead, reheat in the microwave.
Toss together greens, cucumbers, and dressing until dressed to your liking.
Serve bolognese over pasta with green onions on top. Enjoy salad on the side.

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