BOWTIES WITH BROCCOLI PESTO

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Broccoli gets double billing in this tasty pasta dinner--it stars in the pesto and adds to the color and flavor of the pasta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup walnuts
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups uncooked multigrain bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into small bite-size strips
1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped
Additional shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli as directed on bag until crisp-tender; drain. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the broccoli.
  • Place remaining 1 1/2 cups broccoli and all remaining pesto ingredients in food processor. Cover; process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding reserved 1 1/2 cups broccoli and bell pepper during last 1 minute of cooking time. Drain; place in serving bowl. Add tomato and pesto; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Khaliq Noor
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


Jay Dog
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pesto.


Shanequa Williams
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.


NJ CN
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I would probably make it on a weekend instead.


M.mussab Bilal
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The pesto was a little too oily for my liking. I would probably use less olive oil next time.


Md FazleRabby
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This was a little too bland for my taste. I would add some red pepper flakes or garlic powder next time.


Ijaz Ullah
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost.


Casie Tavernia
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The whole family loved it.


Khyzer Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto was so flavorful that it masked the taste of the broccoli.


Jessica Stocks
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I made this for a potluck and it was a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the flavor of the pesto.


Saviour Edem
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The pesto was especially tasty.


Faizan Qaiser
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were delicious! The bowties were cooked perfectly and the pesto was creamy and flavorful.


Pete Emmert
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This bowties with broccoli pesto was a hit with my family! The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the broccoli added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.