This recipe is quick, easy and kid friendly. It’s a meat-free taste on your favourite pasta, but well worth it for the delicious flavour.
Best of all, you can whip this up for a mid-week dinner or weekend lunch in less than 25 minutes.
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking time 12-15 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 350g pasta
- 140g broccoli florets
- 100g frozen peas
- 150g mascarpone or soft cheese
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 85g grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative
- Handful basil leaves
Method
- Cook pasta in a large pan following packet instructions. Add broccoli florets and frozen peas for the final 3 minutes of cooking time.
- Drain, saving a ladleful of the cooking water first, then tip everything back into the pan.
- Stir in mascarpone or soft cheese, lemon zest and juice, grated Parmesan, a handful basil leaves and a splash of cooking water.
- Season to taste and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 635kcal; Carbs: 75g; Protein: 26g; Fat: 28g; Sodium: 540mg: Fibre: 7g; Sugar: 7g
