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Smooth & Tangy Broccoli Pesto Pasta (Vegan)
With minimal ingredients and time, satiate your pasta cravings by creating this smooth and tangy broccoli pesto pasta. Boosted with the power of greens, this vegan pasta delightfully pairs the nuttiness of broccoli with the rich flavors of store-bought pesto, all unified by the zesty touch of fresh ...
3
18 min
TOTAL TIME
981
CALORIES
$2.92
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
PASTA
5 min
PREP TIME
13 min
COOK TIME
18 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large pot, bring water and sea salt to a boil.
2
Add the whole wheat penne pasta and cook until al dente, following the packet instructions.
3
In the last 5 minutes of cooking pasta, add the broccoli florets to the same pot.
4
Drain the pasta and the broccoli, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
PESTO
5
In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan pesto, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
6
Gradually, add the reserved pasta water to the pesto mixture until it reaches a creamy texture.
PASTA
7
Stir in the pesto mix with the cooked pasta and broccoli. Toss until well combined.
GARNISH
8
Plate the pasta evenly among 4 dishes.
9
Top the pasta with additional toasted pine nuts, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and a few fresh basil leaves before serving.
Health Info
Macros
85g
CARBS
60g
FAT
30g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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