Taste Green

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND CHILLI

 

 

 

Serving: 4


Ingredients

  • 450 g / 1 lb small broccoli florets

  • 30 ml / 2 tbsp stock

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 1 small red chilli pepper, sliced, or 2.5 ml / 1/2 tsp chilli sauce

  • 60 ml / 4 tbsp natural low fat yogurt

  • 30 ml / 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or cashews

  • 350g / 12 oz / 3 3/4 cups penne pasta

  • salt and black pepper

    Directions

  • Add the pasta to a large pan of lightly salted boiling water and return to the boil.  Place the broccoli in a steamer basket over the top.  Cover and cook for 8 - 10 minutes until both are just tender.  Drain.

  • Heat the stock and add the crushed garlic and chilli or chilli sauce.  Stir over a low heat for 2-3 minutes.

  • Stir in the broccoli, pasta and yogurt.  Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with nuts and serve hot.

  Nutritional Information

  • Energy                403 Kcals / 1695 KJ

  • Fat                       7.87 g

  • Saturated fat        0.89 g

  • Cholesterol        0.6 mg

  • Fibre                  5.83g