Cheesy pasta with 35g protein: Mumbai fitness coach shares caramelised onion spaghetti recipe for a healthy dinner

We all have those days when a bowl of cheesy, lip-smacking pasta feels impossible to resist. But once the delectable meal is over, the guilt often kicks in as we think about the carbs and calories. What if you could enjoy rich, indulgent pasta without compromising on your protein and fibre intake? Mumbai fitness coach Vanshika Khurana has shared a delicious caramelised onion spaghetti recipe on Instagram that packs an impressive 35 grams of protein and 9 grams of fibre. Made with wholesome ingredients, this creamy, cheesy pasta is a satisfying homemade meal you can dig into without the usual guilt.

Caramelised onion spaghetti: Ingredients required

50g lentil spaghetti

120g of low fat/toned milk and paneer


1½ thinly sliced medium onions

Sliced mushrooms

Minced garlic

1 tsp olive oil

Chilli oil to taste

1 tbsp grated cheese

Zero-calorie sweetener to taste

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

For toppings, Vanshika Khurana recommended adding basil leaves.

Caramelised onion spaghetti: How to make

To prepare the caramelised onion spaghetti, first boil the spaghetti as per the package instructions. Once cooked, the pasta water should be reserved before draining the spaghetti and setting it aside. Next, olive oil should be heated in a pan over medium heat, followed by the sliced onions. The onions should be cooked until they turn lightly browned. A splash of water should then be added, and the onions should be cooked further. This process should be repeated 2–3 times until the onions become deeply caramelised.

The garlic and mushrooms should then be added to the pan and cooked for 1–2 minutes. A splash of the reserved pasta water should be poured in, allowing the mushrooms to cook until tender. The mixture should then be seasoned with chilli oil, salt, black pepper and zero-calorie sweetener. Meanwhile, the low-fat paneer should be blended with water until completely smooth. The flame should be reduced to the lowest setting before the paneer sauce is poured into the pan and mixed well.

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The cooked spaghetti should then be added and tossed until evenly coated with the sauce. More reserved pasta water can be added if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Finally, the spaghetti should be topped with cheese, garnished with fresh basil leaves, and served hot.