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Looking for the BEST green foods for St. Patrick's Day or a green-themed party? Or, just looking to get more greens in your diet? I’ve got you covered with these delicious recipes! Try this Broccoli Pesto Pasta. It's a healthy-ish way to indulge in a big bowl of pasta.
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons kosher salt
- ½ pound broccoli florets (about 3 cups)
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan (plus extra for serving)
- 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 cup basil leaves (tightly packed)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced (divided))
- Salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 pound pasta
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 3 Tablespoons salt and broccoli. Cook until bright green and barely tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a food processor or blender, using a slotted spoon; leaving the boiling water in the pot.
- Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, and drain pasta.
- While pasta cooks, add parmesan, basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice to the broccoli in the food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper, then process until smooth.
- Toss pasta with broccoli pesto, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid as necessary to coat evenly. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Divide among serving dishes and top with lemon zest, parmesan, walnuts, and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 3595mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg
