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Starry 'Galaxy' Veggie Pasta Bake
Starry 'Galaxy' Veggie Pasta Bake

Starry 'Galaxy' Veggie Pasta Bake

with Courgette 'Planets' and Pea Shoot Salad

Get set for star-gazing with our tasty Starry 'Galaxy' Veggie Pasta Bake with Courgette 'Planets' and Pea Shoot Salad. To celebrate the release of “Lightyear”, we’re also giving a family of 4 the chance to win the ultimate astronaut training experience in Florida. Scan the QR code on your recipe card to enter the epic prize draw!

Tags:
Family Friendly
Veggie
Allergens:
Milk
Cereals containing gluten
Celery
Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total35 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

2

Garlic Clove**

60

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

180

Rigatoni Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1

Tomato Passata

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

99.99

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

120

Peas

40

Pea Shoots

12

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

50

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)751 kcal
Energy (kJ)3144 kJ
Fat29.8 g
of which saturates18.1 g
Carbohydrate87.3 g
of which sugars22.1 g
Protein30.2 g
Salt2.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Grater
Medium Saucepan
Bowl
Grill Pan
Colander
Oven dish

Instructions

Get Set for Adventure
1

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt for the pasta.
Trim the courgette, then slice into thick 1cm rounds. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Grate the Cheddar cheese.

Make the Courgette Planets
2

Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
When hot, add the courgette and cook until charred, 6-8 mins total. Turn only every couple of mins - this will result in the courgette picking up some nice colour.
Once cooked, season with salt and pepper if you'd like, then transfer the courgette 'planets' to a bowl.

Cook the Pasta
3

Meanwhile, when your pan of water is boiling, add the rigatoni and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Simmer the Sauce
4

Once the courgette 'planets' have been set aside, wipe out the frying pan and pop back on medium heat with a drizzle of oil.
Once hot, add the garlic and cook for 30 secs, then add the tomato passata, water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount), vegetable stock paste and 1/2 tsp sugar (if you'd like). Stir together, then bring to the boil and simmer until thickened, 4-5 mins.
Stir in the creme fraiche and half the Cheddar, then simmer until melted and smooth, 2-3 mins. Taste and season with salt and pepper if you'd like.

Grill your Galaxy!
5

While the sauce simmers, preheat your grill to high.
Chop half your courgette 'planets' into quarters, then stir into the creamy sauce along with the peas and cooked pasta. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
Transfer your pasta to an ovenproof dish and top with the remaining courgette 'planets'. Sprinkle over the remaining Cheddar to make the stars of your galaxy!
Grill until bubbling and golden, 3-4 mins.
Space Ranger Mission: Chart a course for a brand new galaxy! Little space rangers can help decorate the top of the pasta with the courgette 'planets' and cheese 'stars'. Make small piles of cheese here and there to make extra cheesy star clusters.

Salad and Serve
6

Meanwhile, put the balsamic vinegar in a bowl with a drizzle of oil. Season with salt and pepper if you'd like, then mix together.
When ready, share your starry 'galaxy' pasta bake between bowls. Add the pea shoots to the balsamic dressing and toss to coat, then serve alongside. Enjoy!

7

STEP 5 Space Ranger Mission: Chart a course for a brand new galaxy! Little space rangers can help decorate the top of the pasta with the courgette 'planets' and cheese 'stars'. Make small piles of cheese here and there to make extra cheesy star clusters.

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