Broccoli is transformed into a nutrient-rich pesto sauce, and rotini is the perfect pasta vehicle to hold it all.
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole-grain rotini
- 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 small clove garlic
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
- Cook the rotini according to package directions, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid before draining
- Meanwhile, microwave the broccoli 2 min., until thawed. Add to a food processor, along with the basil, Parmesan, and garlic. Pulse until very finely chopped. Add the oil and lemon juice. Pulse until mostly smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto. Add reserved cooking liquid ¼ cup at a time, as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe is
- Vegetarian
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
Tags
- Nut Free
- Fifteen Minute
- vegetarian
- Savory January 2020
- 15 minute
- Egg Free
Nutrition information
- Calories 367kcal 18%
- Fat 13.0g 20%
- Saturated fat 2.0g 10%
- Carbs 57.0g 19%
- Sodium 133mg 6%
- 2.0g sugar
- 11.0g fiber
- 14.0g protein
- 6mg cholesterol
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