Broccoli and kale pasta

ingredients

• 80g dried tagliatelle or spaghetti
• 85g broccoli florets
• 85g kale or cavolo nero, leaves
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 40g cottage cheese
• 15g parmesan or hard cheese, finely grated

method

Step 1 Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile cook the broccoli, kale and garlic in a separate pan of water for 5 minutes until the broccoli is soft. Drain the vegetables, keeping some of the cooking water, then put into a liquidiser with the cottage cheese. Blend to a smooth purée, loosening with a little of the reserved cooking water if needed. Step 2 parmesan and get stuck in. Drain the pasta, return to the pan then pour over the sauce. Toss the pasta and sauce together then transfer to a warm serving bowl. Top with the