BROCCOLI "PESTO" AND LINGUINE

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Broccoli

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces whole broccoli or 8 ounces broccoli florets (4 cups)
2 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 medium clove garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
8 ounces fresh eggless linguine
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ripe medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in covered pot for pasta.
  • Trim stems from broccoli and cut into florets. Steam for about 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Reserve 6 tablespoons of cooking liquid.
  • In a food processor, grate cheese to make 4 tablespoons; set aside.
  • Wash and dry basil leaves and pack into measuring cup.
  • Mince garlic in the food processor.
  • Add basil, olive oil and pine nuts to the food processor, and process until minced.
  • Cook linguine in boiling water, following package directions.
  • Add steamed broccoli to the other sauce ingredients and process until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add another tablespoon or so of water. Add cheese and process to blend. Season with pepper and salt, if desired. Serve over freshly drained pasta.
  • Slice tomatoes and serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 872, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 443 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Narzul Narzul
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I loved this recipe! The pesto was so easy to make and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I added some extra garlic to the pesto and it was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Young Dollar
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The pesto was incredibly flavorful and the linguine was cooked to perfection. The broccoli was also cooked perfectly and added a nice crunch to the dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Wasim Qadri
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The pesto was so easy to make and the linguine was cooked perfectly. The broccoli was a nice addition and added a bit of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and


Md Munsur
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The pesto was especially flavorful and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I added some extra Parmesan cheese and it was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again.


Gana Gomaa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I added some extra red pepper flakes for a bit of spice and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any


Mariyam Kashif
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This dish turned out great! The pesto was very flavorful and the linguine was cooked to al dente perfection. The broccoli was a nice addition and added a bit of texture to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a del


Constance Matsimela
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The pesto was flavorful and the linguine was cooked perfectly. The broccoli was a nice addition and added a bit of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy mea


Charlet Hack
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Loved this recipe! The pesto was so easy to make and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I added some extra garlic to the pesto and it was amazing. Will definitely be making this again!


Walter Ponce IV
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The pesto was incredibly flavorful and the linguine was cooked to perfection. The broccoli was also cooked perfectly and added a nice crunch to the dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Tsavalias Ted
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Great recipe! The pesto was delicious and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I added some extra Parmesan cheese and it was perfect. My family loved it!


mike mathenge
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pesto was so easy to make and tasted amazing. The linguine and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest and red pepper flakes, which gave the dish a nice depth of flav


Ayesha Tufail
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and creamy, it coated the linguine and broccoli perfectly. The broccoli was cooked perfectly, still slightly crunchy but not too raw. I would definitel


Livinus Nwibe
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This broccoli pesto and linguine dish was a delightful experience! The pesto was incredibly flavorful, with the perfect balance of garlic, basil, and pine nuts. The linguine was cooked al dente, providing a satisfying bite. The broccoli florets added