Kids' Cheesy Pesto and Pea Rigatoni Pasta
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Kids' Cheesy Pesto and Pea Rigatoni Pasta

Kids' Cheesy Pesto and Pea Rigatoni Pasta

with Tenderstem® Broccoli| Serves 2

This easy-peasy kids' pasta is loaded with peas and pesto, then topped with melted Cheddar cheese. Serve up with Tenderstem® broccoli "trees" to make this dish extra colourful.

Tags:
Lunch
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Milk

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Preparation Time20 minutes
Cooking time15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

80 grams

Tenderstem Broccoli

180 grams

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains Cereals containing gluten)

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains Milk)

64 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains Milk)

120 grams

Peas

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Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2427 kJ
Energy (kcal)580 kcal
Fat20.4 g
of which saturates6.5 g
Carbohydrate74.5 g
of which sugars7.7 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein20.5 g
Salt0.96 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Knife
Large Saucepan
Box Grater
Colander

Instructions

1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the rigatoni.

b) Meanwhile, halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways.

c) When boiling, stir the rigatoni into the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins. 

d) When the pasta has 3-4 mins remaining, add the Tenderstem® broccoli to your pan of rigatoni and cook until just tender, 3-4 mins.

2

a) Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar cheese

b) Once the pasta and broccoli are cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan.

c) Mix in the fresh pesto and peas until everything is well coated.

3

a) Divide your pea and pesto pasta between 2 serving bowls and top with the grated cheese.

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