BOWTIES WITH BROCCOLI PESTO

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Broccoli gets double billing in this tasty pasta dinner--it stars in the pesto and adds to the color and flavor of the pasta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup walnuts
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups uncooked multigrain bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into small bite-size strips
1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped
Additional shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli as directed on bag until crisp-tender; drain. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the broccoli.
  • Place remaining 1 1/2 cups broccoli and all remaining pesto ingredients in food processor. Cover; process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding reserved 1 1/2 cups broccoli and bell pepper during last 1 minute of cooking time. Drain; place in serving bowl. Add tomato and pesto; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Deepak Dhami
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mainul Ansari
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sunita Karki
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I've made this recipe with different types of pasta and it's always delicious.


Sodrat Kodaolu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Joel Aleni
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but my husband loved this recipe.


Rifat Babu
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Kalfman Stave
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I love the combination of broccoli and pesto. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Geekhunter 1111
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This recipe is a great way to sneak vegetables into your diet.


ThugAngle NaBz
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The pesto sauce is so versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and vegetables.


PHIQ MEDIA
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Maria McMasters
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Najwa Alhelou
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I always have a bunch of broccoli in my fridge, so this is a great way to use it up.


Joni Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of bowties, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto sauce was so good that it made the bowties taste amazing.


Sahid Ahmad
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The broccoli pesto sauce was a bit too oily for my taste, but otherwise this recipe was great.


Anttwone Wallace
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This bowties with broccoli pesto recipe was a hit with my family! The pesto was incredibly flavorful and the bowties cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it.