Broccoli Pesto Recipe

Name: Broccoli Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 whole Head Broccoli, Chopped Into Large Sections; 1 pound Pasta (your Choice Of Noodles); 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts, Plus More For Garnish; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 5 whole Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Plus More To Serve; 1 clove Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole Head Broccoli, Chopped Into Large Sections
1 pound Pasta (your Choice Of Noodles)
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts, Plus More For Garnish
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
5 whole Fresh Basil Leaves
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Plus More To Serve
1 clove Garlic
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes, For Garnish (optional)

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add a good palmful of salt (about 1-2 tablespoons depending on how much water you have) and toss in broccoli pieces.
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Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
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Remove from water using a slotted spoon.
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Keep the water and bring it back to a boil (its okay if it still has small broccoli pieces it) and add the pasta of your choice.
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, add broccoli, olive oil, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, and garlic to a food processor.
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Blend until smooth.
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If too thick, use broccoli/pasta water to thin it out a little.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Toss cooked pasta with sauce.
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Garnish with Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Head Broccoli, Chopped Into Large Sections, 1 pound Pasta (your Choice Of Noodles), 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Pine Nuts, Plus More For Garnish, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli Pesto

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