Pesto Broccoli Orecchiette
  1. Cook the pasta according to the packet directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.

  2. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil and onion. Saute for 3 minutes or until the onion begins to soften.

  3. Add the grated broccoli, minced garlic, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Cook, whilst stirring, for another 5 minutes.

  4. Add the pasta water, mascarpone and pesto. Stir well until it combines into a sauce.

  5. Turn off the heat, and stir through the pasta, grated parmesan, lemon zest and juice.

  6. Serve into bowls and garnish with the almonds, basil and extra grated parmesan if using.

  7. Enjoy!

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 25m

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