Creamy vegie penne
This low calorie, vegetarian penne is so creamy and comforting and quick to make, ready in 15 minutes!
Serves: 4
Time to make: 15 mins
Total cost: $19.20 / $4.80 per serve
(at time of publication)
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)
Instructions
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.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 402cal
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Kilojoules 1680kJ
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Protein 17g
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Total fat 15g
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–Saturated fat 6g
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Carbohydrates 45g
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–Sugars 8g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 210mg
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Calcium 220mg
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Iron 2mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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