Broccoli and Pea Pesto Pasta

in
, ,
- 4 comments
Broccoli and Pea Pesto Pasta

I do enjoy sneaking extra vegetables and fruit into my children, although they still wont eat homemade chocolate cookies after the recent avocado episode. I've learnt my lesson and these days I just don't tell them, even after they've finished.

This was just plain, simple and frugal 'pesto pasta' and they gobbled it up without any questions being asked or it being poked and prodded. I think the secret is to put plenty of grana padana in (which is quite a bit cheaper than Parmesan) to make it really cheesy. Heidi who is 9 months loved spoonfuls of the 'pesto' by itself, for everyone else we enjoyed it with homemade garlic bread.

Broccoli and Pea Pesto Pasta

BROCCOLI AND PEA PESTO PASTA


Broccoli and Pea Pesto Pasta
Pasta
Yield: 4Pin it

Broccoli and Pea Pesto Pasta

Broccoli and pea pesto pasta recipe - a great way of getting extra veg into your children.
prep time: 10 minscook time: 10 minstotal time: 20 mins

ingredients:

  • 1 Head of Broccoli, broken into florets
  • 3 Handfuls of Frozen Peas
  • Handful of Basil leaves
  • 2 large Handfuls of grated Grana Padana
  • 2 TBSP Creme Fraiche
  • 2 Clove of Garlic, peeled
  • 400g Pasta - I used farfalle

instructions

  • Step 1: Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the broccoli and peas for 7-8 minutes.
  • Step 2: In another pan cook the pasta according to instructions.
  • Step 3: Put the broccoli, peas, parmesan, basil, garlic and creme fraiche in a food processor and blitz until fairly smooth.
  • Step 4: Drain the cooked pasta (reserving a few spoonfuls of the cooking water) and toss into the pesto. If you want to loosen the sauce a little add the reserved pasta cooking water. The adults can add some salt and pepper at the table.


Next Recipe
Previous Recipe

4 comments

  1. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie7 January 2016 at 17:33

    I love the idea of adding broccoli and peas to pesto...I bet it tastes amazing!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Beth (jamandcream)8 January 2016 at 07:50

      It was lovely and great to see the kids gobble it up

      Delete
  2. Fab Food 4 All2 February 2016 at 17:23

    What a fabulous and nutritious pasta dish that I'd love to try! Thank you for entering #CreditCrunchMunch:-)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours2 February 2016 at 19:15

    Just delicious Beth, I made pea pesto the other day, but can see the broccoli is an excellent added extra! Thanks for sharing with #ExtraVeg

    ReplyDelete