XMAS PASTA SALAD

Cook time : 60mins
Serves 8
Per serving : 426kCal / Carbs 57g / Protein 18g / Fat 14g

Ingredients

450g Bow Tie Pasta
2 Head Broccoli (cut int florets)
30ml Olive Oil (divided)
50g Parmesan (grated)
10g Fresh Basil (leaves picked)
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 x 460g Jar Roasted Red Peppers (chopped)
200g Bocconcini

How to make it

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Once boiling, add the
  • broccoli and cook for 2 minutes before removing with a slotted
  • spoon and instantly submerging in cold water.
  • Add the pasta to the same pot and cook according to packet instructions.
  • Drain, pour 1-2 tbsp of the roasted pepper oil through the pasta and set aside in the fridge.
  • While the pasta is cooling, add the olive oil, parmesan, basil leaves and lemon juice to a blender and blitz until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss with red peppers, bocconcini and broccoli.
  • Refrigerate until ready for serving.