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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Ntando Nhlanhla
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The pesto is delicious, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Asifa Bali
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but I loved it in this dish. The pesto is so flavorful that it really enhances the broccoli. I'll definitely be making this again.
Midge Duncan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of broccoli and walnut-ricotta pesto.
Lucy Hardy
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is so flavorful, and the broccoli adds a nice crunch. I like to serve it with a side of roasted tomatoes.
Bokang Majoro
[email protected]This was my first time making pesto, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pesto was delicious. I used it on spaghetti, and it was a hit with my family.
Terryanne Koae
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of broccoli, walnuts, and ricotta cheese. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
wajeeha faisal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I loved the pesto in this dish. The ricotta cheese mellows out the flavor of the walnuts, and the basil and garlic add a nice brightness.
Michelle Virden
[email protected]This dish is so versatile! I've made it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious. I've also added other vegetables, like zucchini and bell peppers. It's a great way to use up whatever I have on hand.
Garba Adamu Jatau
[email protected]I love the bright green color of the pesto! It's so vibrant and inviting. The flavor is also amazing - nutty, creamy, and herbaceous. I could eat it by the spoonful!
arisa gm
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The pesto is super simple to make, and the broccoli cooks in no time. I served it with a side of grilled chicken, and it was a perfect meal.
Mr Ashish Kumar Kurmi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind. The pesto is so flavorful that it makes the broccoli taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Emtee The hustler
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The broccoli and walnut-ricotta pesto complement each other perfectly. The pesto is creamy and flavorful, while the broccoli adds a nice crunch. The spaghetti is cooked al dente, which is my favorite way to enjoy it.
Betab Masood
[email protected]The walnut-ricotta pesto is a game-changer! It adds such a unique and delicious flavor to the dish. I love the combination of walnuts, ricotta, basil, and garlic.
Thet Wai Aung
[email protected]This spaghetti with broccoli and walnut-ricotta pesto was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was spot on. The broccoli was cooked perfectly, still slightly crisp, and the walnut-ricotta pesto was creamy and flavorful, with j