Recipes
Broccoli Penne Pasta
Broccoli is a great colour ….tastes even better….and it is especially healthy. Broccoli encourages the creation of enzymes which maintain a healthy heart.
| Preparation time | 35 min |
|---|---|
| Energetic value | 182 kcal / 761 kJ |
| Table of nutritive values | |
Ingredients
 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2 | broccoli flower heads (medium size) |
| 1 | garlic clove, finely chopped |
| 2-3 | dried chili’s, crushed |
| 1 teaspoon | Vegeta Gourmet Stock Powder |
| 3 tablespoons | olive oil |
| 300 g | penne pasta |
| parmesan cheese, grated |
Preparation
- Separate the broccoli florets and chop the stalk finely.
- In a pan combine cold olive oil with garlic, Vegeta Gourmet Stock Powder , chili and broccoli. Cover and cook on mild heat for 15-20 minutes. If needed add some water through the cooking process.
- In salted water cook the pasta “al dente” style. Drain, put it in the pan with the sauce and combine lightly. Let it simmer for few minutes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
Tip
While adding the pasta to the sauce, add also some water in which the pasta was cooked, to create juicier sauce. Mash a few pieces of the broccoli with a fork, before adding pasta to the sauce.
Nutritional information
Energetic and nutritional values are calculated per serve.
| Nutrient | Unit of measurement | Quantity | RDA (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women* | Men* | |||
| Total proteins | g | 6,90 | - | - |
| Total carbohydrates | g | 16,70 | - | - |
| Total fat | g | 11,80 | - | - |
| Diet fibres | g | 2,70 | - | - |
| Cholesterol | mg | 5,90 | - | - |
* RDA is based on daily intake for women of 2000 kcal, for men 2900 kcal, from 25 to 50 years of age. (Data source: DRI reports - Macronutrients, Elements, Vitamins, www.nap.edu; Genesis R&D and Podravka d.d.)
