Tag: broccoli

Sustainability tips:

This is a very quick and sustainable recipe with only two ingredients: pasta and broccoli. For those who like whole wheat, the short pasta used in this recipe is available also in a whole wheat version which I have tried and is pretty good. Any type of short pasta will work. Below are some additional tips to go more sustainable for those who have the time and availability .

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients (3-4 people)

• Enough broccoli for 3-4 portions
• 250-320 g of short pasta-regular or whole wheat-adjust based on personal preferences
• One table spoon of olive oil
• Half teaspoon of red chili pepper (optional)

Procedure

1. Remove the hard part and wash the broccoli
2. Transfer broccoli into a pot and cover them with lightly salted water
3. Boil until broccoli are tender, they need to be well cooked

• Heat the oil in a pan
• Add red chili (optional)
• Add boiled broccoli and cook for a few minutes smashing them, I use a hand-held blender at the end to make the sauce more creamy
• Add salt if necessary

• Cook the pasta in salty water
• When ready toss the pasta in the pan with the broccoli for one minute

Enjoy!