Creamy Pea-Ricotta Pasta
Blood Sugar: 10Servings: 4Preparation Time: 25minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:CalciumMagnesiumFolate
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
142kcal
Sugar
3g
Fat
5g
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
1% of RDI
Magnesium
40% of RDI
Vitamin C
14% of RDI
Omega 3
2% of RDI
Vitamin A
30% of RDI
Calcium
48% 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.
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