Broccoli Pesto Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat

  2. Add the broccoli to the water and cook until tender, about 4 minutes

  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a blender or 6 cup food processor.Return the water to a boil

  4. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions

  5. Reserve 1¼ cup of pasta water

  6. Meanwhile add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt and parmesan to the blender with the broccoli and blend until smooth

  7. Slowly pour in the reserved pasta water a little at a time, until a sauce consistency forms, about 1 cup

  8. Drain the noodles

  9. Transfer the sauce back to the pot

  10. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat

  11. Top with Parmesan, pine nuts and chili flakes

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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