Pasta with broccoli and peas

Serves 2
Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins
Ingredients

• 8oz/225g Penne pasta, dried or fresh
• 8oz/225g Broccoli
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6oz/175g frozen peas, defrosted
• 5floz/150g creme fraiche or single cream
• 4oz/100g ricotta cheese
• Salt and pepper

Method

• Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water, according to packet instructions
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok
• Break the broccoli into small florets and add to the hot oil
• Cook for a few minutes, stirring
• Add the defrosted peas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring
• Slowly add the cream or creme fraiche and simmer for 4-5 minutes
• Crumble the ricotta cheese into the sauce and stir
• Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, gently mix together
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

• Large frying pan or wok

Shopping List

• 8oz/225g Penne pasta, dried or fresh
• 8oz/225g Broccoli
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6oz/175g frozen peas
• 5floz/150g creme fraiche or single cream
• 4oz/100g ricotta cheese
• Salt and pepper