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Leaderbrand BROCCOLI & ASPARAGUS SPRING PASTA recipe LeaderBrand Broccoli and Asparagus Spring Pasta Recipe

Broccoli & asparagus spring pasta

Directions

Step 1

Blend basil leaves, walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely minced. Add the courgette chunks, Parmesan cheese and baby spinach leaves. Pulse until coarsely minced. Drizzle in the oil and combine well. Using pulse, process until mixture is finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto to reduce browning and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends or trimming with a sharp knife. Cut the broccoli into florets. Heat a steamer with boiling water and steam the broccoli florets and asparagus spears until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Alternatively blanch in boiling water or cook covered in the microwave for 3 minutes on HIGH. Refresh in cold water to keep them bright green. Cut some of the asparagus stems into small slices, leaving the tips whole.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to packet instructions:

  • Bring a deep pan of water to the boil and add salt.
  • Cook pasta for 10-12 minutes.
  • Drain and refresh in warm water.

Step 4

Mix through half of the courgette pesto and toss through to coat the pasta.

Step 5

To assemble the serving bowls, divide the pasta between serving bowls, top with plenty of warmed broccoli florets and asparagus pieces topped with extra courgette pesto.

Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese and plenty of fresh basil leaves.

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LEADERBRAND Broccoli

BROCCOLI

Delicious and nutrient dense. We grow and handpick ours at optimum maturity to lock in all the good stuff.

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Serving size: 80 g

Avg Quantity per serve Avg Quantity per 100g
Energy  112 kJ 140 kJ
Protein 3.0 g 3.8 g
Fat, total 0.4 g 0.5 g
– saturated 0.0 g 0.04 g
Carbohydrate 1.4 g 1.8 g
– sugars 1.4 g 1.8 g
Dietary Fibre 2.7 g 3.4 g
Sodium 5.6 mg 7 mg
Vitamin C 79.2 mg (198% RDI*) 99 mg
Vitamin B6  0.26 mg (16% RDI*) 0.33 mg
Folate  39 µg (20% RDI*)  49 µg
Potassium 280 mg 350 mg

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 14th Edition 2021

Quantities stated above are averages only.

*Recommended Daily Intake (NZ Adult)

LeaderBrand Asparagus

ASPARAGUS

A springtime favourite and super versatile too, asparagus is considered a culinary delight for New Zealanders up and down the country.

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Serving Size: 80g Avg Quantity per serve Avg Quantity per 100g
Energy  76.0 Kj 95.0 Kj
Protein 2.2 g 2.7 g
Fat, total 0.2 g 0.2 g
– saturated 0.0 g 0.1 g
Carbohydrate 1.3 g 1.6 g
– sugars 1.3 g 1.6 g
Dietary fibre 1.4 g 1.8 g
Sodium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 14th Edition 2021

Quantities stated above are averages only.

BABY SPINACH

Creamy, smooth, and very nutritious! Toss through another salad, add a handful to a smoothie or cook with many other dishes.

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Servings per package: 3

Serving size: 40 g

Avg Quantity per serve Avg Quantity per 100 g
Energy  32 kJ 81 kJ
Protein 1.2 g 3.0 g
Fat, Total 0.1 g 0.3 g
– saturated <0.1 g <0.1 g
Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.0 g
– sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fibre 1.0 g 2.4 g
Sodium 7 mg 17 mg
Folate 88 ug (44% RDI*) 220 ug
Vitamin A  113 ug (15% RDI*) 283 ug

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 14th Edition 2021

Quantities stated above are averages only.

*Recommended Daily Intake (NZ Adult)

COURGETTES

Tender and delicately flavoured. One of natures most versatile fruits add it to your next pasta, salad and BBQ.

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Serving Size: 80g Avg Quantity per serve Avg Quantity per 100g
Energy  44.8 Kj 56.0 Kj
Protein 1.4 g 1.8 g
Fat, total 0.2 g 0.2 g
– saturated 0.0 g 0.1 g
Carbohydrate 0.5 g 0.6 g
– sugars 0.5 g 0.6 g
Dietary fibre 0.9 g 1.1 g
Sodium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin C 8.8 mg (22% RDI*) 11 mg
Potassium 296 mg 370 mg

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 14th Edition 2021

Quantities stated above are averages only.

*Recommended Daily Intake (NZ Adult)

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Ingredients
  • 1 head LeaderBrand Broccoli
  • 250g LeaderBrand Asparagus
  • 500g dried pasta tagliatelle

Courgette pesto

  • 1 cup LeaderBrand Baby Spinach
  • 3 small LeaderBrand Courgettes, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

To serve

  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Basil leaves
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