Creamy Pea-Ricotta Pasta

Creamy Pea-Ricotta Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

142kcal

Sugar

Sugar

3g

Fat

Fat

14g

Fiber

Fiber

4g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

1g

Protein

Protein

6g

Carbs

Carbs

20g

Sodium

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

Iron

27% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

59% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

14% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

59% of RDI

Folate

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.