Name: Pasta with tuna, broccoli and ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 150 gram penne pasta; 300 gram broccoli, cut into florets; 1/2 cup fresh ricotta; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes; 185 gram can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked; 50 gram baby rocket leaves; 1/2 cup semi-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

Pasta with tuna, broccoli and ricotta

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Serves 2

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

Ingredients

150 gram penne pasta

300 gram broccoli, cut into florets

1/2 cup fresh ricotta

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes

185 gram can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked

50 gram baby rocket leaves

1/2 cup semi-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

Method

1.Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Return to pan.

2.Meanwhile, cook broccoli in a saucepan of boiling water, 3 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Process broccoli, ricotta, zest and chilli in a food processor until combined.

3.Add broccoli mixture, tuna, rocket and tomato to pasta in pan. Cook and stir over moderate heat, 2 minutes, or until heated. Season. Divide pasta among serving bowls. Serve immediately.

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