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Luscious Lemon Broccoli Pesto Pasta

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...
4
15 min
TOTAL TIME
545
CALORIES
$2.09
PER SERVING
Luscious Lemon Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Directions
8 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
2
Add the kosher salt and pasta to the boiling water, and cook according to the package directions.
3
Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
4
In a food processor or blender, combine the thawed broccoli florets, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.
5
Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground pepper, and process until smooth.
6
In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the broccoli pesto, adding the reserved pasta cooking liquid as needed to coat the pasta evenly.
7
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and divide the pasta among serving dishes.
8
Top each serving with lemon zest, additional Parmesan, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
29g
FAT
15g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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