GARDEN VEG PASTA

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Settle down with a comforting bowl of creamy pasta, safe in the knowledge that it's low-fat too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

350g penne
140g broccoli , cut into small florets
100g sugar snap pea , halved
2 courgettes , diced
1 tbsp olive oil
100g light cream cheese
50g grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), plus extra to serve
zest and juice 1 lemon
large handful basil

Steps:

  • Cook the penne according to pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets and sugar snap peas to the pan for the final 3 mins.
  • Meanwhile, gently fry the courgettes in oil for 7-8 mins until soft and tinged pale gold. When the penne and vegetables are almost ready, remove a ladleful of cooking water from the pan. Add 6 tbsp of this to the pan of courgettes, along with the cream cheese, Parmesan, lemon zest, half the lemon juice and seasoning. Stir to make a smooth, creamy sauce.
  • Drain the penne and vegetables, then mix with the creamy sauce, adding the basil, extra lemon juice and seasoning to taste. Serve in warmed bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium

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