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Luscious Lemon Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Name: Luscious Lemon Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 4 quarts water; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed; 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 pound pasta of your choice

Indulge in a nourishing and satisfying bowl of Luscious Lemon Broccoli Pesto Pasta! This delightful dish features a creamy homemade broccoli pesto made from fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of lemon. Paired with your choice of pasta and topped with extra Parme...

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15 min

TOTAL TIME

545

CALORIES

$2.09

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Ingredients

11 INGREDIENTS

6 SERVINGS

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/3 cup parmesan

freshly grated, plus more for serving

2 cloves garlic

minced

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

4 qt water

1 cup fresh basil leaves

packed

2 cups frozen broccoli florets

thawed

salt & freshly ground pepper

to taste

1 tbsp kosher salt

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

plus more for drizzling

1 lb pasta

of your choice

Directions

8 STEPS

5 min

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

15 min

TOTAL TIME

In a large pot, bring water to a boil.

Add the kosher salt and pasta to the boiling water, and cook according to the package directions.

Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.

In a food processor or blender, combine the thawed broccoli florets, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.

Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground pepper, and process until smooth.

In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the broccoli pesto, adding the reserved pasta cooking liquid as needed to coat the pasta evenly.

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and divide the pasta among serving dishes.

Top each serving with lemon zest, additional Parmesan, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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Health Info

Macros

58g

CARBS

29g

FAT

15g

PROTEIN

Allowed on these diets

VEGETARIAN

Contains these allergens

MILK

TREE NUTS

WHEAT

Nutrition Facts

PER SERVING

6 SERVINGS

786G EACH

Calories

545 kcal

27%

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Carbohydrates

59 g

21%

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Fat

29 g

38%

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Protein

16 g

31%

Minerals

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Vitamins

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*Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the USDA nutrient database and may be inaccurate.

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