Broccoli Pesto

1. 1

   Steam the broccoli for 6 minutes, until very tender but still bright.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat, rinse and drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic.

4. 4

   When the garlic is minced and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

5. 5

   Add the broccoli and the basil to the machine and turn on.

6. 6

   When contents are finely chopped, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

7. 7

   Turn on the machine again and drizzle in the olive oil.

8. 8

   Puree until smooth.

9. 9

   Add salt and pepper to taste and the grated cheese, and process until well blended.

10. 10

    Transfer to a bowl and serve as a dip, spread or sauce with pasta.

11. 11

    If serving with pasta, this amount will be plenty for a pound of pasta.

12. 12

    Thin out with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before tossing with the pasta.

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