Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Try a twist on traditional pesto with this recipe, made with broccoli and mint.
Ingredients
1 lemon
1/3 c. sliced almonds
12 oz. broccoli florets
1 box whole-grain fusilli or rotini pasta
1 c. packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 c. olive oil
salt
Pepper
1 oz. Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat 6-quart covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
Meanwhile, from lemon, with vegetable peeler, remove 6 strips of peel, avoiding white pith. Very thinly slice lengthwise. Halve lemon; squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. In microwave-safe small bowl, microwave almonds on High 1 minute or until toasted.
Add broccoli to boiling water. Cook 5 minutes or until just tender. With slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to food processor with knife blade attached.
Add pasta to same pot. Cook as label directs; reserve 1/4 cup cooking water.
While pasta is cooking, to food processor, add mint, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Puree. With machine running, add reserved water. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add broccoli pesto, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan, lemon peel, and almonds.
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