Whole Wheat Pasta with Baby Corn and Walnuts

An enticing blend of flavours! Toss this pasta as close to serving time as possible as it tastes best then.

Great complex carbs to be had the night before a long cardio run.

Preparation time : 10 minutes. Cooking time : 10 minutes. Serves 4.

3 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup baby corn, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
a pinch nutmeg (jaiphal)
4 tablespoons olive oil or butter
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For serving
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or processed cheese

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and sauté till the onion turns translucent.
2. Add the walnuts and baby corn and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the pasta, parsley, basil, nutmeg, salt and pepper and toss well.
Serve hot garnished with the cheese.

Source : Italian Cookbook by Tarla Dalal