Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Broccoli Pesto Linguini, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. A vibrant burst of green and a symphony of textures come together in this delightful dish, featuring tender broccoli florets, a vibrant pesto sauce bursting with fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and a hint of Parmesan, all tossed with al dente linguini pasta. This recipe offers a vegetarian delight, a gluten-free variation, and a zingy vegan pesto recipe, ensuring everyone can savor this flavorful creation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and step-by-step guide will lead you to a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.
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BROCCOLI-WALNUT PESTO WITH PASTA
Low in cholesterol and high in vitamins, broccoli packs this pesto with extra nutritional value. Using walnuts instead of the traditional pine nuts is less expensive, subtracts calories and adds fiber. Serve over whole wheat pasta, or try brown rice pasta for a gluten-free option.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts out on a small baking pan and toast lightly, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Pulse together 1/4 cup of the walnuts and the garlic in a food processor; add the broccoli, basil, broth, nutmeg, red pepper flakes if using, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the lemon juice, and pulse until just combined. Slowly drizzle in the oil through the feed tube with the processor running and puree until a slightly chunky sauce forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add 2 tablespoons of the cheese and pulse until incorporated.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Toss the pasta with the pesto in the dry pot or a mixing bowl, along with some of the reserved cooking liquid. Add the remaining cooking liquid if needed and additional salt to taste.
- Transfer the pasta to individual bowls and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon cheese. Chop the remaining walnuts and scatter on top. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calorie, Fat 15.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 554 milligrams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 3 grams
BROCCOLI-WALNUT PESTO PASTA
Pesto becomes more full-bodied with the addition of broccoli that's blanched in the same pot as the pasta and fresher with the combination of mint and lemon. For a sauce that's light and loose, use only the florets - not the stems. Raw walnuts have a welcome natural sweetness and nice crunch that complement the pesto, but you can leave them out or substitute sunflower seeds if you have a tree-nut allergy.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1/4 cup salt, then add the broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer to a food processor; keep the water boiling.
- Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook according to the package's directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, add the garlic to the broccoli and pulse, scraping the bowl occasionally, until smooth. Add the mint, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until smooth, then add the oil with the machine running.
- Drain the pasta well and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the pesto. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss until the pasta is evenly coated. If the mixture seems thick, fold in the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time. The mixture will thicken as it cools, so you want it to be saucy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide among serving dishes and top with lemon zest, then grate cheese over. Sprinkle with the walnuts, grind more black pepper on top, then drizzle with olive oil. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
LINGUINI WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI PESTO
This pasta was an effort to use up the rest of the veggies on hand, and turned out to be kind of amazing. Roasting the veggies in the oven makes all the difference for the pesto.
Provided by caterwauler
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine broccoli and pine nuts in a baking dish. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon-pepper seasoning; toss to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven, removing every 5 minutes to stir, until broccoli is tender but still firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Mix cooking liquid with soup base in a small bowl; set aside. Return pasta to the pot.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook, stirring often until some of the liquid has reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add broccoli mixture, 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, and balsamic vinegar; stir to combine.
- Transfer the entire vegetable mixture to the pasta pot. Add bouillon water, stir thoroughly, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1121 calories, Carbohydrate 108.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 65.9 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1923.3 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
SCALLOP AND BROCCOLI LINGUINE WITH PESTO CREAM
Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this pasta made using scallops, vegetables - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook linguine as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking time. Cook until linguine and broccoli are tender. Drain; return to Dutch oven. Cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops and mushrooms; cook 3 minutes.
- In small bowl, combine half-and-half and flour; blend well. Add flour mixture to scallop mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and thickened and scallops are opaque. Add scallop mixture and pesto to cooked linguine and broccoli; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups
BROCCOLI PESTO PASTA
A new delicious version of the Italian favourite, pesto pasta, with broccoli
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Tip the pasta into a large pan of boiling salted water and cook according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, bring a smaller pan of salted water to the boil, add the broccoli and boil for 4 minutes.
- Drain the broccoli and return it to the pan. Lightly mash the broccoli with a potato masher or fork. Finely grate the garlic and zest the lemon, then mix into the broccoli with the chilli flakes and pine nuts. Cut the lemon in half and keep for later.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pan. Stir in the broccoli pesto and squeeze over the juice of 1⁄2 lemon. Pour in the olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper. Spoon in the grated Parmesan, toss the pasta well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.47 milligram of sodium
BROCCOLI PESTO
You can use this bright mixture as a dip, a spread or a sauce with pasta.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, condiments
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam the broccoli for 6 minutes, until very tender but still bright. Remove from the heat, rinse and drain on paper towels.
- Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When the garlic is minced and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the broccoli and the basil to the machine and turn on. When contents are finely chopped, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Turn on the machine again and drizzle in the olive oil. Purée until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and the grated cheese, and process until well blended.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve as a dip, spread or sauce with pasta. If serving with pasta, this amount will be plenty for a pound of pasta. Thin out with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before tossing with the pasta.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 364, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 353 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the freshest broccoli you can find, with tight, compact florets and a deep green color.
- Don't be afraid to use a food processor to make the pesto. It will give you a smooth, creamy sauce.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the broccoli, nuts, and cheese by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
- Add a little bit of pasta water to the pesto before tossing it with the linguine. This will help to create a silky, glossy sauce.
- Serve the linguine pesto with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a few basil leaves.
Conclusion:
Broccoli pesto linguine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli adds a nice crunch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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