Italian Creamy Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 oz broccoli
• 4 oz mange tout (snap peas)
• 1 medium courgette, sliced
• 1 oz vegetable fat spread, reduced calorie
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 5 cherries tomatoes
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 8 oz linguini pasta
• 1 1/2 oz cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 fl oz single cream
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Blanch broccoli, mange tout and courgette for 1-2 minutes; drain.
2. Heat the spread in frying pan and sauté garlic and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and parsley.
3. Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
4. Cook linguini in boiling salted water until just tender (al dente).
5. Drain and mix with the vegetables, cheddar and cream.
6. Heat gently and serve with salad and garnish with fresh basil.