
Hiding veggies in a pasta bake is an age old trick to get children to eat more veggies. The cute little green bunches used in this recipe are kalettes. These are not the easiest to hide, but they are so adorable looking and taste so delicious you should have no problems getting your kids to love them!
2 unit(s)
British Chicken Breasts
200 grams
Fusilli
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
1 sachet(s)
Chicken Stock Powder
30 grams
Panko Breadcrumbs
90 grams
Kalettes
100 grams
Creme Fraiche
1 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
30 grams
Sundried Tomatoes
6 grams
Basil
20 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
1.5 tbsp
Olive Oil
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
Once the chicken is browned, add the leek and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another 5 mins, then add the basil stalks and half the garlic. Cook for 1 minute more. Tip: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink in the middle.Meanwhile, pop the fusilli into the boiling water (you don't need the whole pack - see ingredient list for how much you need) and cook for 9 mins. Once cooked, drain your pasta.
Meanwhile, add the crème fraîche, chicken stock pot and water (amount specified in the ingredient list) to the leek mixture. Stir well to dissolve your stock pot, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 mins. While your sauce is cooking, chop any tough bottom from the root end of the kalettes (just like you would with brussels sprouts!) and then cut in half.
Preheat your grill to high. Once drained, pop your pasta into an ovenproof dish. Add your sauce and stir together. Mix the panko breadcrumbs and hard Italian cheese with the oil (amount specified in the ingredient list) and black pepper, and sprinkle this over your pasta. Pop the ovenproof dish under your grill for 4-5 mins or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, wash your frying pan and put it on medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add your kalettes along with a splash of water and a grind of pepper. Cook for 5-6 mins, then add your remaining garlic and cook for a further minute. Serve your pasta bake in bowls with your kalettes and basil on top. Enjoy!
Utensil
Small Saucepan