BROCCOLI PESTO

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Delicious take on traditional pesto with a great creamy texture. Perfect with fusilli, bow ties, or hot baked French bread. Serve over grilled chicken too. DELICIOUS!

Provided by genalynne

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped broccoli florets
2 cups chopped fresh basil
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
¼ cup pine nuts
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or more if needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Blend steamed broccoli, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth and pourable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 54 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

KAY SABA
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Adwubi Kete
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This recipe is a winner!


Nancy Noailles
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I'm definitely going to make this again.


Maayan Cristina
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This is the best broccoli pesto pasta I've ever had.


Ishan Lakshitha
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Rojina Ghale
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Ikram Roshan
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This recipe is a keeper.


CJ Russ
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Broccoli pesto pasta is a new favorite in my house!


3ALMAASHY
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I will definitely be making this again.


Teazy Pizzy Learn with US
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The pesto is really flavorful and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.


Nontobeko Skhakhane
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Xanvir Alamin
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Sk Mubarok miya
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The pesto was especially flavorful and the broccoli was cooked perfectly.


Frank Enno
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The pesto is so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.


Golu Gaud
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pesto is really flavorful and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.


Bright Mathole
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The pesto is especially good.


Justine Martens
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Broccoli pesto pasta is a new favorite in my house! The pesto is so flavorful and creamy, and the broccoli adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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