Creamy Broccoli & Cauliflower Pasta
Ingredients
1 cup of McCain Broccoli Florets
1 cup of McCain Cauliflower Florets
4 tablespoons of garlic and olive oil (OR just use olive oil)
1 medium onion chopped
4 cloves of garlic chopped
2 cups of hot water
Half a cup of chopped mushrooms
2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
A handful of spaghetti broken into half
⅓ cup of raw cashew nuts chopped (optional)
1 cup of coconut milk (you can use dairy cream)
1 ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese
Servings
4 - 6
Directions
Prep Time: 5 - 10 minutes
Total Time: 5 - 10 minutes
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium to high heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and fry for a minute.
- Add half a cup of hot water along with the mushrooms, cauliflower and broccoli.
- Add the salt and black pepper.
- Cook for about 2 minutes ensuring you stir the pot.
- Add the spaghetti and another half cup of hot water. Add the cashew nuts as well.
- Cook for about 5 minutes and keep stirring.
- Add about ⅓ cups of water at a time to prevent it from drying out.
- Then bring the stove to low heat, cover the pot and let it simmer for another 5 minutes or until the spaghetti is fully cooked.
- Add the coconut milk as well.
- Once the spaghetti has been cooled, switch the stove off and add the cheddar cheese.
- Mix it all up and then serve. Add more salt if needed.
Photo & Recipe: @Apriena (on Instagram) [CREDIT]
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