Broccoli Basil Pesto Pasta

Broccoli, as you all know, is loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins and the benefit of including them in your diet are endless. Sometime back, I shared an easy and healthy broccoli and capsicum curry which can had with phulkas or rice and dal. Today I’m sharing a pasta recipe with broccoli and I’m sure even kids would love this pasta dish.

Broccoli adds a healthy twist to the good old basil pesto. Broccoli is low in cholesterol, high in fiber and vitamins and addition of broccoli to pesto makes it more nutritious. I saw this recipe in a local magazine and adapted to suit our taste buds. Keep the pesto little bit chunky as it adds some texture to the pasta. Try out this simple and healthy pasta at home and let me know how you liked it.

Broccoli Basil Pesto Pasta

Servings 1
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pasta
  • 1 ½ cup broccoli florets
  • ½ cup basil + few extra
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • ½ clove garlic
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon rind
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp dried red chilly flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Once it starts boiling, turn off the heat and add the broccoli. Cover and keep for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Drain the water completely.
  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions given in the packet. Wash under cold water and drain water completely.
  • Place broccoli, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon rind, olive oil, lemon juice in a food processor. Blitz until everything is just combined.
  • Add salt, pepper, red chilly flakes to the pesto and mix. Add the pesto sauce, basil leaves to the cooked pasta and toss well.

Notes

  • You can use walnuts or almonds instead of pine nuts.
  • Do not blend the pesto to a smooth consistency. Just process until everything is combined.
  • You can add some grated Parmesan cheese while serving.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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  1. one of my kids favourite.. Looks yum! tempting clicks

  2. Love this plate…broccoli pasta sounds very delicious!!!

  3. wow colorful and a healthy way to eat pasta than usual sauce

  4. looks super delish and colorful!! Would love to grab the plate!!

  5. Even those who don't prefer broccoli will love this dish! Looks so good!

  6. OMG, Love the vibrant color and flavors going in this pasta! Pinned and def will try!

  7. Lovely colour makes the platter inviting.. could finish the whole thing .. yummy !

  8. love all kind of pesto, this looks delish.

  9. Beautiful pics Sona.. The pasta looks so green, fresh and delicious.

  10. super colorful..pasta..

  11. Pasta looks super fresh and delicious!

  12. Neat presentation, pasta looks so refreshing..

  13. A healthy and delicious recipe with pasta….. 🙂

  14. jus awesome .. no words

  15. Just love the color of the pasta… looks so good…

  16. Wish I could grab that plate.. Love the healthy broccoli pesto. My kids would love this one.

  17. Broccoli pesto pasta sounds delicious.. Beautiful clicks as always 🙂

  18. Delicious and healthy pasta recipe…………. 🙂

  19. Love pesto.. This broccoli pasta sounds interesting

  20. I really love This color actually ..nice combo fr pasta lovers..

  21. This looks fabulous Sona. First time here. Glad to follow you. Happy cooking.

  22. Fabulous pics dear.. the pasta looks really good.. so green and fresh.

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