Orecchiette Verde

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the broccoli into small pieces. Chop the onion.

2. Cook the broccoli and spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

3. Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain.

4. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. Add salt. Remove from the pan.

5. Place 3/4 of the broccoli and spinach in a container with the onion, cream, basil, salt and pepper. Use a hand blender or a food processor to reduce everything to a homogeneous sauce. Add the remaining broccoli, arugula, cooked pasta and sauce to the pan and heat 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve the pasta and garnish with the Parmesan and pumpkin seeds. Bon appétit!