Broccoli Peas Pasta
This simple and delicious broccoli peas pasta packed with green vegetables is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting lunch.
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 608kcal
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 215 gms (or) 1 small Broccoli wash and cut into bite size florets
- 200 gms Macaroni Pasta
- 2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic peel and chop finely
- Crushed Black Pepper as required
- Salt as required
- ½ Cup (or) 80 gms Frozen Green Peas thawed
- ½ Cup (or) 60 gms Cheddar Cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil, add broccoli florets and boil for 4-5 minutes until they are tender.215 gms (or) 1 small Broccoli
- Remove the florets from the pot and place them in a bowl or a plate.
- Add pasta to the same pot of water and cook until al dente as per instructions of the packet.200 gms Macaroni Pasta
- Meanwhile, in a pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and fry until aromatic.2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic
- Now add cooked broccoli, pasta water and mix well.
- Lightly mash and break broccoli with spoon if you prefer smaller chunks.
- Now add peas, salt, pepper and stir well.Crushed Black Pepper, Salt, ½ Cup (or) 80 gms Frozen Green Peas
- Now take the cooked pasta out of water using a strainer and add it to the pan.
- Stir in grated cheese and toss everything well until well combined and heated through.½ Cup (or) 60 gms Cheddar Cheese
- Serve piping hot broccoli peas pasta on its own or with any side dish of your choice.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1971IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 3mg
