Creamy Broccoli Spaghetti with Almond “Parmesan”

SERVES 4

PREP TIME 10 minutes

COOK TIME 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME 20 minutes


FEATURED IN RECIPE


Spaghetti

The perfect mid-week supper, this creamy broccoli pasta comes together in no time and it’s a powerhouse of goodness. ZENB Spaghetti is combined with a flavourful broccoli and cashew sauce and topped with a “cheesy” almond parmesan. The ideal recipe to sneak in extra greens in a very delicious way! Brought to you by influencer star @happyskinkitchen for a nutritious skin-loving dish, served with ZENB Spaghetti to up the protein and fibre content.

INGREDIENTS

  • 340g ZENB Spaghetti
  • 200g broccoli florets
  • 40g cashews
  • The juice of 1/2 lemon
  • The zest of 1 lemon
  • 30g fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • A generous pinch of salt
  • 90g blanched almonds
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tbsp miso paste

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Boil the broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes. Drain them and add them to a food processor together with all the cashews, lemon, basil, garlic, olive oil and salt. Blitz well until you have a fairly smooth and creamy consistency

2.

To make the almond parmesan simply add the almonds, yeast and miso paste to a food processor and blitz until you have a fine crumb.

3.

Cook ZENB Spaghetti according to the packet’s instructions, 5 minutes should do the trick.

4.

Drain the Pasta but make sure to reserve 4 tbsp of the cooking water. Tip the Spaghetti back into the pan, add the pesto, cooking water and mix well.

5.

Serve with a generous sprinkle of the almond “parmesan”.

Tasty Tips

The broccoli shouldn’t be super mushy, just a little soft. Likewise with your Spaghetti, try undercooking it slightly and checking the consistency a few minutes before the time is up to ensure it’s not overcooking!

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