Penne with Broccoli and Chilli Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 450 g / 1 lb small broccoli florets
 30 ml / 2 tbsp stock
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), 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
 350 g / 12 oz / 3 1/4 cups penne pasta
 Black pepper salt1 To taste

Directions

1. 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.
2. Heat the stock and add the crushed garlic and chilli or chilli sauce. Stir over a low heat for 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in the broccoli, pasta and yogurt. Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with nuts and serve hot.
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