Pasta Broccoli

Name: Pasta Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb pasta; 1 head of broccoli; 1 or 2 cloves garlic; 2-3 Tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup pesto; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup freshly grated aged Italian cheese; A squeeze of lemon; salt and freshly cracked pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
835 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Pasta Broccoli

Julie Valencia

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Pasta with broccoli, ricotta, and pine nuts is a comforting family meal, ready in 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

3/4 lb pasta a curly or corkscrew shape works well for holding the sauce
1 head of broccoli cut into small florets (at least 2 heaping cups)
1 or 2 cloves garlic minced
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup pesto make it fresh or buy the freshest you can
1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
1/2 cup freshly grated aged Italian cheese
A squeeze of lemon
salt and freshly cracked pepper

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Instructions

Cook the pasta until barely al dente. Drain and set aside.
Microwave the broccoli with a couple of tablespoons of water for 3 minutes, or steam briefly so it is just no longer crunchy, and is bright green.
Drizzle the oil in the same pot you cooked the pasta in. Saute the garlic for a minute and then add the broccoli. Stir and cook just a minute to infuse the garlic flavor.
Put the pasta back in the pan, and add in the ricotta. If you are using store-bought ricotta it will melt down a bit in the hot pan. For a creamier sauce you can add in a little milk, cream, or pasta water to thin the cheese. If you are using fresh ricotta it won't melt, but that's ok.
Take the pan off the heat and add the pesto, salt, pepper, grated cheese and lemon. Mix well and check the seasoning, it takes a fair amount of salt. Top with the toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 835kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 527mg (22%) Potassium 883mg (25%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1880IU (38%) Vitamin C 136mg (151%) Calcium 467mg (47%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 835 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	835kcal	42%
Carbohydrates	81g	27%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	43g	66%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Monounsaturated Fat	13g	65%
Cholesterol	58mg	19%
Sodium	527mg	22%
Potassium	883mg	19%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1880IU	38%
Vitamin C	136mg	151%
Calcium	467mg	47%
Iron	4mg	22%