SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI AND WALNUT-RICOTTA PESTO
This spaghetti sauce is a creamy, pungent walnut-thickened pesto that is thinned out with a small amount of cooking water from the pasta. Break up the broccoli florets so the flowers are quite small. They will absorb the sauce in the nicest way when you toss everything together.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, turn off and scrape down the bowl. Add the walnuts and basil and process to a paste. Add the ricotta, 2 tablespoons warm water, and Parmesan and pulse until well blended. Add the olive and walnut oils and process until smooth and homogenous. You can also make this in a mortar and pestle. Taste and add salt as desired. Transfer to a wide pasta bowl.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and boil 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and continue to boil until the pasta is al dente, about 4 more minutes. Before draining the pasta, remove 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add 1/4 cup of it to the ricotta mixture and stir until well blended. The sauce should have a creamy consistency (add more of the pasta water if necessary). Drain the spaghetti and broccoli and toss at once with the sauce. Serve, passing Parmesan or Pecorino on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 368 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Slourttin Garassupee
[email protected]This spaghetti dish was delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli added a nice crunch. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Samer Khalil
[email protected]This spaghetti dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The pesto lacked flavor and the broccoli was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe.
Raihan Rdx
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli added a nice crunch. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Adebiyi israel
[email protected]This spaghetti dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. The pesto was also a bit too oily. I would recommend using less chili pepper and using a lighter oil.
Tafadzwa Keven
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish! The pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli adds a nice touch of crunch. The spaghetti is cooked perfectly and the overall dish is very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Just Prince
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. The pesto took a long time to make and the spaghetti took a while to cook. I would recommend using a store-bought pesto to save time.
Destiny Cromartie
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli added a nice crunch. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Xahid Ahasan Shohagh
[email protected]This spaghetti dish was a bit too salty for my taste. The pesto was also a bit too thick. I would recommend using less salt and thinning out the pesto with a little bit of water.
Fateemah Abubakar
[email protected]I love this recipe! The spaghetti is cooked perfectly and the pesto is creamy and flavorful. The broccoli adds a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Maddison Downie
[email protected]The spaghetti with broccoli and walnut ricotta pesto was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli added a nice touch of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and
Shaiful Sud
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli added a nice crunch. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Kata ftasz
[email protected]This spaghetti dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The pesto lacked flavor and the broccoli was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe.
AT Milon
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the walnut ricotta pesto, but it turned out to be delicious! The combination of walnuts, ricotta, and basil was perfect. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be mak
Yaseenkhan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli added a nice touch of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
NIGHTMARE REAL
[email protected]The spaghetti with broccoli and walnut ricotta pesto was a hit at our dinner party! Everyone raved about the creamy, flavorful pesto and the perfectly cooked spaghetti. It was a delicious and impressive dish that I will definitely be making again.
Kika’s Books
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the spaghetti turned out amazing! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli added a nice crunch. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.
Steven Butler
[email protected]This spaghetti dish was incredibly delicious! The broccoli and walnut ricotta pesto complemented each other perfectly, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. The spaghetti was cooked to al dente perfection and the overall dish was incredibly satisfying