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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: Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 pound pasta of your choice; 4 quarts water; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

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

PER SERVING

Ingredients

11 INGREDIENTS

6 SERVINGS

salt and pepper

to taste

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan

plus more for serving

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 lb pasta

4 qt water

1 tbsp kosher salt

2 cups frozen broccoli florets

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

plus more for drizzling

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.

Health Info

Macros

58g

CARBS

29g

FAT

15g

PROTEIN