Broccoli Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
500 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Broccoli Pesto Pasta
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This simple recipe is made with pasta, pesto, and steamed broccoli. Healthy meal in under 20 minutes. Dairy, Vegan, Gluten Free options. Kosher.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti, vermicelli, capellini, or angel hair pasta (whole wheat or gluten free pasta works great)
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli heads, cut from stalks into small florets (about 1 lb florets)
- 3/4 cup pesto (with cheese or dairy-free)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Grated parmesan, pecorino, or vegan parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta to the boiling water and cook to desired tenderness, stirring frequently. See pasta package for instructions – cooking time will depend on the type of pasta you choose.
- While pasta is cooking, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add broccoli florets to the pan and cover tightly with a lid.
- Let the broccoli steam for 2-5 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
- Remove from heat and drain in a colander.
- When the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water in a separate bowl, then drain the pasta in a colander.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine pesto, olive oil, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Add additional pasta water to make the sauce more liquid, if desired. Season with salt to taste (if using dairy-free pesto, you may need more salt for flavor).
- Add the steamed broccoli to the pasta along with the pesto sauce. Toss the pasta and vegetables gently with the sauce to coat. Salt again to taste, if desired.
- Serve pasta topped with grated parmesan, pecorino, or vegan parmesan cheese. If you're vegetarian, be sure to choose parmesan with a vegetarian rennet. You can also sprinkle on a few red pepper flakes for a touch of spice, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
526mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1330IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
101.1mg
(112%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1330IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 101.1mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
42 reviews
Excellent
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