PASTA WITH PESTO, POTATOES AND BROCCOLI

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Pasta With Pesto, Potatoes and Broccoli image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h40m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
About 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, to make your own or 1 pound dried fettuccine
2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 small red potatoes, thinly sliced
4 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • If making fresh pasta, beat the eggs together in a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft, pliable dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape it into a ball, cover with a damp towel and let rest for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, to make the sauce, place the garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of basil in a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add the remaining basil and process until chopped. Add the pine nuts, cheeses and olive oil and process until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Simmer over medium heat until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Divide the pasta dough in half and keep 1 piece wrapped in the towel. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch the pasta dough into a 13-by-16-inch rectangle. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut across into 1-inch-wide strips. Repeat with the remaining dough. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fresh or dried pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes for the fresh or 10 to 12 minutes for dried. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
  • Toss the pasta with the pesto and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Toss in the broccoli and potatoes. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 766, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 993 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Efgj
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Daylan Basden
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less red pepper flakes next time.


Jessica Hackett
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy pesto sauce and the tender potatoes.


maham saddique
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Anne Chui
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I love the combination of pesto, potatoes, and broccoli. It's also a really easy dish to make.


Keshav Domun
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water to the sauce.


Piblas Gaming
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I also liked that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's a good option for meatless Mondays.


Fruit Bat
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would definitely make it again.


olwethu litiba
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The pesto sauce was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more garlic and basil to give it more flavor.


kareem ansari
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try using less olive oil next time.


Wingstin Arafat
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I actually enjoyed it in this dish. The pesto sauce helped to mask the bitterness of the broccoli and the potatoes were a nice addition.


landry nyawuame
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This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it. The pesto sauce was especially delicious.


Natia Kvanchiani
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


safiyyah Abubakar bamalli
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of pesto, potatoes, and broccoli was delicious and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients.