Pasta & Rice

Pasta with Tomatoes and Broccolini® Baby Broccoli

A flavoursome combination.

Serves: 4.
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 200g punnet The Original™ grape tomatoes, halved
• 200g punnet The Original™ golden grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 bunch Broccolini® baby broccoli, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 8 thin slices pancetta, chopped (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 350g penne pasta (or other shape)
• 100g roasted pepper Strips, roughly chopped
• 140g bag salad
• 3-4 tbsp light French dressing

Cooking Instructions

• If using pancetta, heat 1 tbsp oil in frying pan over high heat. Add pancetta, fry for about 5 minutes, or until crisp. Remove from pan, set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in same pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes or until soft, breaking them up a little with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook Broccolini® baby broccoli in boiling, salted water for 2 minutes, drain well.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain well, transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add Broccolini® baby broccoli and pepper strips to tomatoes, cook for 1 minute more.
• Add to pasta. Toss gently to combine. Scatter pancetta over top. Toss salad in dressing and serve alongside pasta.