BROCCOLI "PESTO" AND LINGUINE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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Ali Farooz
a.f85@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Neb Hill
n-hill@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pesto and they always ask for seconds.
PalAsh Sikder
s_p7@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to use broccoli, and this dish is a great option. The pesto is a great way to add flavor to the broccoli.
emily waa23
emilywaa2330@hotmail.frI love how easy this dish is to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
ZAIB NICHARI
nicharizaib77@gmail.comThis is my new favorite pasta dish! The pesto is so flavorful and the linguine is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon!
Ubaid Dev
devu@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was a bit too expensive for my budget. I would have liked to have seen more affordable ingredients.
Queen Mazibuko
q.mazibuko84@aol.comThe linguine was overcooked. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
mosharraf bappi
bappimosharraf46@gmail.comThe pesto was too oily for my liking. I would recommend using less olive oil next time.
Sarah Messer
s6@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked the pesto to have more flavor.
Renu thapa
t-renu@gmail.comMeh.
Jibon Sikder
sikderjibon@aol.comNot a fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish! The pesto was so good that I could have eaten it on its own. The linguine was also cooked perfectly.
Imaz Ali
i@yahoo.comEasy to follow recipe with delicious results. The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this dish!
Shaun Pires
s79@yahoo.comI've tried many pesto recipes, but this one is by far the best. The broccoli adds a unique flavor that really sets it apart from the rest. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Munguntsetseg Tsetsegee
tm@hotmail.comThis broccoli pesto and linguine dish was a hit with my family! The pesto was incredibly flavorful, and the linguine cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra garlic and Parmesan cheese to the pesto, and it turned out even better than I expected. Will