Get the Recipe Easy Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Broccoli Florets
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This bright, fresh broccoli pasta is bursting with crisp-tender broccoli with both the broccoli pesto and whole florets throughout the dish. Simple ingredients come together in less than 30 minutes for a dinner the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
Broccoli Pesto
- 2 2 cups broccoli florets heaping and packed
- ½ ½ cup basil leaves tightly packed; or parsley
- ¼ ¼ cup almonds or walnuts
- 2 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Pasta Ingredients
- 16 16 ounces fusilli pasta or pasta of choice
- 3 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs optional
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice to finish, optional
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Instructions
Broccoli Pesto
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place 2 cups of broccoli florets and blanch, cooking for around 1 minute. Remove from water with a slotted spoon, and keep the water boiling for the pasta.
- Add blanched broccoli, basil, almonds, garlic, lemon zest and juice, parmesan cheese, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms. Drizzle in the olive oil while blending until combined. The pesto should be a little extra salty since it's what will add flavor to the pasta dish.
Pasta
- Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. When 5 minutes remain on the package cook time, add the remaining 3 cups of broccoli to the pot.
- Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and broccoli, then return them to the pot with the broccoli pesto. Start with adding 1/2 cup pasta water and stir to combine together; add additional pasta water as needed.
- Serve with an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice, parsley shavings, and fresh basil. Top with toasted breadcrumbs as desired.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
506mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
917IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
107mg
(119%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 917IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 107mg | 119% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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