A scrumptious creamy hidden veggie pasta recipe made with broccoli stalk. All cooked in a single pan in quarter-hour.
Broccoli is a kind of veggies which may youngsters nonetheless battle to eat, even after years of serving it as much as them and utilizing all of the publicity methods I discuss on right here!
And that’s okay. Youngsters are allowed to have meals preferences the identical approach us adults do.
Nevertheless, broccoli is so nutritious and so I nonetheless discover methods to sneak it into their weight loss program.
This Hidden Broccoli Pasta is a brand new favorite in our home.
It makes use of the stalk of the broccoli which is simply as nutritious because the florets however far more palatable to choosy eaters.
When cooked, it has a surprisingly delicate style and melts into the creamy pasta sauce.
Step one is to take away the stalk from the pinnacle of the broccoli and reduce away any gnarly ends.
Weigh the stalk – you want 100g however this doesn’t need to be precise. A bit kind of is ok.
Then grate the stalk.
Add it to a big pan on the hob with oil.
Fry for a few minutes till it begins to melt.
Add garlic, pasta, scorching vegetable inventory and milk.
Carry to the boil after which simmer for 12 minutes till the pasta is cooked.
As soon as cooked, take away from the warmth and stir in creme fraiche and grated parmesan.
Combine effectively and it’s able to serve up.
You’ll be able to serve it up on it’s personal or in the event you’d prefer to nonetheless work on getting your youngsters to take pleasure in broccoli it’s complete type, serve it up with a small portion of the cooked florets on the facet.
Some cracked black pepper on prime additionally completes it completely!
Should you favored this recipe you might also take pleasure in my Hidden Veg Rooster Satay with 5 totally different veggies all blended into the sauce.
Broccoli Stalk Pasta – Hidden Veg Recipe
Description
A scrumptious creamy hidden veggie pasta recipe made with broccoli stalk. All cooked in a single pan in quarter-hour
Elements
- 100g broccoli stalk
- ½ tbsp oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 350g pasta
- 600ml scorching vegetable inventory
- 600ml milk
- 80g creme fraiche
- 30g grated parmesan
Directions
- Grate the broccoli stalk and add it to a big pan with the oil.
- Fry gently for two minutes.
- Add the garlic, pasta, veg inventory and milk and convey to the boil.
- Simmer for 12 minutes till the pasta has cooked, stirring each couple of minutes.
- Take away from the warmth and stir within the creme fraiche and grated parmesan.
- Serve instantly.
Notes
One pot pastas are at all times finest served up instantly after cooking. Nevertheless it should maintain as much as two days within the fridge and could be reheated on the hob or within the microwave.
