Ingredients

• 1 cup - whole wheat Pasta, boiled according to the packet instructions
• For the Sauce; 1 can of organic crushed Tomatoes
• few Garlic cloves
• 1 - Onion
• fresh Basil, handful chopped
• 3 tbsp - Mascarpone Cheese
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 tbsp - Fresh Cream
• 1/2 cup - Grated Broccoli
• 1 tbsp - Butter
• For Garnishing: 1 tsp - Pine Nuts
• 1 tbsp - Grated Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Fusilli Pasta in Broccoli Mascarpone Sauce

• Cook pasta according to the package directions.
• Drain it.
• Reserve at least a cup of the pasta in cooking water.
• The starch from the pasta in the water will help thicken your sauce.
• In the same pot, melt 1 tbsp of butter on medium heat.
• Chop the garlic cloves very finely.
• Add garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 3 minutes until they become soft but ensure they don't turn brown.
• Add the chopped onion and saute till it turns brown.
• Add basil leaves and tomatoes and cook it for 2-3 minutes after covering it.
• Stir while cooking.
• Combine grated Broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Next, pour in mascarpone cheese and the cream, stirring frequently until it becomes smooth.
• Add the pasta water until you have the desired thickness of the sauce.
• Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Keep stirring at a low flame for the next 2 minutes.
• Turn off the flame.
• Add the pasta and toss it to coat evenly.
• Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of finely chopped chives for the final touch.
• Recipe courtesy: UK Rasoi