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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

This simple recipe is made with pasta, pesto, and steamed broccoli. Healthy meal in under 20 minutes. Dairy, Vegan, Gluten Free options. Kosher.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Let the broccoli steam for 2-5 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
  4. Remove from heat and drain in a colander.
  5. When the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water in a separate bowl, then drain the pasta in a colander.
  6. 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).
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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

% 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.