Pasta Broccoli
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5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
835 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Broccoli
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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
- 3/4 lb pasta a curly or corkscrew shape works well for holding the sauce
- 1 broccoli cut into small florets (at least 2 heaping cups, head
- 1 garlic minced, 2 cloves
- 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1/3 cup pesto make it fresh or buy the freshest you can
- 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted
- 1/2 cup aged Italian cheese freshly grated
- lemon a squeeze
- salt freshly cracked pepper
- black pepper freshly cracked pepper
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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