Broccoli & Pesto with Pasta

300 g Broccoli cut into florets and steamed

1 large onion sliced and stir fried in olive oil and balsamic vinegar until soft and caramelised

12 cherry tomatoes sliced in half

6 sundried tomatoes diced

2-4 cloves of garlic crushed

1/2 tsp of red chili flakes

1 tbs sunflower or pumpkin seeds (or a mixture of both) or pine nuts

4 tbs Pesto (use Vegan if you wish) 

200 g penne pasta

Fresh basil

Once the onions are soft and caramelised add the garlic and allow it to cook for a couple of minutes then add all the remaining ingredients.

Just before the onions are done put the pasta on to boil and when it is ready add it to the broccoli and pesto mix and stir. Serve hot or cold garnished with fresh basil.