BROCCOLI-AND-HAZELNUT-PESTO PASTA

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Prep this easy plant-based pasta that's delicious at room temp, and you're one gingham blanket away from a picnic. A broccoli-hazelnut pesto comes together in seconds thanks to a food processor, and the starchy pasta water mixed in at the end helps to create a silky sauce.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup skin-on raw hazelnuts, toasted (1 ounce), plus more, chopped, for serving
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1 ounce grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup), plus more for serving
1/3 cup ricotta
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound short pasta, such as gemelli or fusilli

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in a large pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate; let cool slightly. Put half of broccoli in the bowl of a food processor with hazelnuts, basil, garlic, Parmigiano, ricotta, and lemon zest and juice. Pulse to combine. With machine running, stream in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (You should have 1 3/4 cups.)
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot until al dente per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain. Return pasta to pot, along with pesto. Add pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to create a silky sauce. Stir in remaining broccoli; season to taste. Serve with more Parmigiano, chopped hazelnuts, and basil.

Nawaz Orakzai
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I would not make this dish again.


Zaki
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This was the worst pasta dish I've ever had.


White Dawn Death
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I didn't like this dish at all.


Angelique Woodall
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This dish needs some work.


sweetyalish06j leeshay
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I would not recommend this recipe.


kelsey Garcia
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This dish was not to my taste.


Jonathan Ginete
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I didn't like the flavor of the hazelnut pesto.


Muhammad Abdul aziz Muhammad Abdul Aziz
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The pesto was bland and the pasta was overcooked.


Sharoar Hossain
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I will definitely be making this again. It was a hit with my family.


Mofa Bright
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This was a great dish! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Khazeem Hakeem (Ola komomo)
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Loved this recipe! The pesto was creamy and delicious.


iraqi carbon
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The pesto was flavorful and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch.


Arman Hussan robi
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I wasn't sure about the hazelnut pesto, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still a little crunchy.


Paul-Mark
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This pasta dish was amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the hazelnuts added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Mufasa Gomez
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The pesto was easy to make and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I added some grilled chicken to the pasta and it was a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mark Persha
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This broccoli and hazelnut pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.