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Creamy vegie penne

This low calorie, vegetarian penne is so creamy and comforting and quick to make, ready in 15 minutes!

  • Time to make: 15 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
  • 2 spring onions, green part only
  • 3 courgettes, sliced thinly
  • 200g broccolini or 2 ½ cups broccoli, cut in florets
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • chilli flakes or fresh chilli; basil leaves; freshly ground black pepper, to garnish (optional)
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Cook penne according to packet instructions. When cooked, save 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside before draining.

    2 Heat half the garlic oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add spring onions, courgettes and broccolini and stir-fry for 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, until tomatoes are softened.

    3 Add the cooked penne, ricotta and half the parmesan. Stir, using a little of the reserved pasta water to make a smooth texture.

    4 Serve, garnishing with the remaining parmesan and garlic oil. Add basil and chilli flakes, if using.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free penne.

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