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Spinach and Broccoli Pasta with Spinach Pesto

Serves 4Ingredients: • 400g Whole wheat Spaghetti (or gluten free pasta) Cook according to packet instructions. Run under cold water and add a little oil oil. • 500g broccoli, trimmed into lengths (steam for 1 minute) • 2 garlic cloves crushed • 400g baby spinach • 1 cup ricotta cheese, crumbed • 1/2 cup walnuts, roasted and choppedMethod: • Heat a pan with a little olive oil, add the garlic and spinach and fry briefly. • Add the pasta, broccoli and Pesto. • Pour a little hot water over to ensur

Recipe·1 min read·Published 4 Jul 2019·By Christine Phillips
Spinach and Broccoli Pasta with Spinach Pesto
  • 400g Whole wheat Spaghetti (or gluten free pasta) Cook according to packet instructions. Run under cold water and add a little oil oil.
  • 500g broccoli, trimmed into lengths (steam for 1 minute)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, crumbed
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roasted and chopped
  • Heat a pan with a little olive oil, add the garlic and spinach and fry briefly.
  • Add the pasta, broccoli and Pesto.
  • Pour a little hot water over to ensure the pesto mixes nicely with the pasta.
  • Mix together thoroughly and top with ricotta and roasted walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons whole almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until almost smooth.

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