PESTO PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI

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Pesto Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Broccoli image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. corkscrew pasta
Kosher salt
4-oz. jar sun-dried tomato halves, drained and cut in 1/4" slices
half a 16-oz. bag frozen broccoli florets
1 cup prepared basil pesto (recipe follows)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted in a skillet until lightly browned
1/4 cup manchego cheese, cut in pieces
3 cups basil leaves, tightly packed
1/4 cup olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • PASTA: Put broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with two tablespoons of water, cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir once half way through cooking time. Remove, drain and set aside.
  • Boil pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. Reserve one cup cooking water, drain pasta and set aside. Return pasta to cooking pot and stir in sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce and broccoli. Add warm pasta cooking water and stir just until sauce is evenly distributed (you may not use all the water). Serve immediately.
  • PESTO: Pulse garlic, pine nuts and manchego cheese until coarsely chopped, about the size of peas. Add basil leaves and pulse briefly to combine. With food processor running, add oil gradually in a thin stream to make a smooth paste. Add salt to taste.

Narman Ekumba
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I would not recommend this dish to anyone.


Joy BYRD
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This dish is way too expensive for what you get.


Pfano Mammburu
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The broccoli was overcooked and mushy.


Harley Wrethman
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The pesto sauce is too oily for my liking.


Sidney Littlejohn
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This dish is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some extra spices next time.


Charles Murray
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The ingredients in this dish are a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge.


Rh Rafi
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Onur Haltas
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I made this dish with gluten-free pasta and it turned out great.


Nayem Hossen Santo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto.


Chef Duff Delight's
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this dish. It's packed with flavor and nutrients.


Rohitrai Amat
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This dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Layla Dallefeld
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


par vin
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this dish changed my mind. It's delicious!


Lizzy Witte
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nicky Lamprecht
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The broccoli is cooked perfectly. It's still slightly crunchy, just the way I like it.


Marilyn Rose
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The sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tanginess to the dish.


abdelhamid br
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The pesto sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I could eat it on anything!


Kinga Dorosz
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I love that this dish is so easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Zohaib Iftikhar
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This pesto pasta is a flavor explosion! The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, and pesto is divine.