Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Servings: 4
Lunch

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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