Posted on
4 September 2013
by
ewfood
Pasta with Broccoli Pesto
Ingredients
Bunch of broccoli, cut into inch pieces
300g fusilli pasta
5tsp olive oil
15g parmesan, grated
Salt and pepper
1tsp lemon zest, grated
½ garlic clove
Preparation
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In a large pot, cook broccoli until tender for 4 minutes (Salted water).
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Transfer broccoli to a food processor. Set aside.
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Boil the same water and cook pasta until firm. Keep 2 cups pasta water. Set aside.
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In food processor, add parmesan, oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic and parsley. Puree for 2 minutes.
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Transfer pesto to pot with pasta. Make a delicious and creamy sauce by adding pasta water. Stir well with beans and heat over medium. Season the pasta with salt and pepper.
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