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.
How to Prepare
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.
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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