Broccoli Pasta With Creamy Garlic Dressing Recipe

Name: Broccoli Pasta With Creamy Garlic Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 tablespoon pesto sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; ⅔ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 bunch broccoli, cut into pieces; 12 lb pasta shells; ⅓ cup nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds); ⅓ cup garbanzo beans (optional)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
⅔ teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 bunch broccoli, cut into pieces
12 lb pasta shells
⅓ cup nuts (walnuts, sunflower seeds)
⅓ cup garbanzo beans (optional)

1
Prepare dressing first by beating together mayonnaise and yogurt until smooth.
2
Add next seven ingredients.
3
Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salad.
4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
5
Cook pasta as directed, dropping in broccoli pieces in last 2 minutes to blanch.
6
Drain pasta and broccoli, rinse with cold water.
7
Remove as much water from salad as possible.
8
Stir in nuts and garbanzos.
9
Add dressing.
10
Let sit at least 30 minutes before serving; the flavors will come out best if salad is at room temperature.

5267

kcal

Calories

Fat

1016

Carbs

183

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 tablespoon pesto sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Pasta With Creamy Garlic Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Broccoli Pasta With Creamy Garlic Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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