Creamy Pea-Ricotta Pasta

Creamy Pea-Ricotta Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

142kcal

Sugar

3g

Fat

14g

Fiber

4g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

6g

Carbs

20g

Sodium

169mg

Ingredients

- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 350g / 12.3 o (best Fusilli) Whole grain pasta
- 1 Onion
- 300g / 10.6 oz frozen Green peas
- 100g / 3.5 oz Ricotta (regular)
- A handful of Basil

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Peel and dice onion. Sauté in olive oil until translucent.
3. Add peas and a scoop of pasta water. Let simmer covered for 5-8 minutes.
4. Drain pasta.
5. Wash basil leaves, dry, and puree with pea-onion mix until smooth.
6. Mix ricotta into sauce and serve with pasta.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

27% of RDI

Magnesium

59% of RDI

Vitamin C

14% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

59% of RDI

Folate

33% of RDI

Good to know

Measure: They can measure out the ingredients like olive oil and ricotta. Dice: With close supervision, they might help dice the onion using a child-safe knife. Blend: Kids can operate the blender or food processor if it's safe to do so, with guidance. Assemble: They can mix the final ingredients together and plate their own servings.