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Kids' Cheesy Pesto and Pea Rigatoni Pasta

Kids' Cheesy Pesto and Pea Rigatoni Pasta

Kids' Cheesy Pesto and Pea Rigatoni Pasta

with Tenderstem® Broccoli Trees | Serves 2

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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:

Veggie

Allergens:

Cereals containing gluten

•Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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Total20 minutes

Active 15 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

80 grams

Tenderstem® Broccoli

180 grams

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

32 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Peas

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)508 kcal

Energy (kJ)2127 kJ

Fat13.8 g

of which saturates5.2 g

Carbohydrate73.3 g

of which sugars7.4 g

Dietary Fibre7.8 g

Protein20.5 g

Salt0.6 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Large Saucepan

•Box Grater

•Colander

Instructions

Bring on the Rigatoni and Veg

1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 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 into the saucepan with the pasta and cook until just tender, 3-4 mins.

Cheese and Peas, Please

2

a) Meanwhile, grate the Cheddar cheese

b) Once the pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Mix in the fresh pesto and peas until the pasta and broccoli are well coated.

Pasta Time

3

a) Divide your pesto pasta between your serving dishes and top with the grated cheese.

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