Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Pasta (HC)
Ingredients
60g (1 cup) (2 0z) pasta wholewheat
1 tsp of olive oil
½ pepper (any colour) (bell pepper)
½ onion
110g (1 1/2 cups) (3 ½ 0z) broccoli
80g (½ cup) (2 ¾ oz) peas
4 mushrooms
½ tsp of oregano
½ tsp of basil
Black pepper for seasoning
125g (¾ cup) (4 ½ oz) tinned tomatoes
1 bowl of spinach
2/3 tbsp ((1.5-2.25 Aus tbsp - 30- 45ml)) of cream, full fat
30g (¼ cup, grated)(1 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions:
Boil pasta as per instructions on the packet. In a frying pan add a little olive oil, peppers (bell peppers), onions, broccoli, peas and mushrooms.
Allow to sauté for a 5 minutes.
Then add in oregano, basil, black pepper and tinned tomatoes and allow to simmer.
When almost ready add the spinach, cream and cheese to the pasta sauce, mix and allow spinach to wilt.
Then serve over pasta.
Top Tip
Feel free to add a portion of protein (i.e. grilled chicken) to this recipe if desired.
