Broccoli Pesto Pasta

A vegetarian pasta dish made with broccoli pesto.

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 large head of broccoli

1/2 cup of walnuts

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup of olive oil

Salt

Pepper

1 pound of spaghetti

Instructions

Step 1

1. Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam them until tender.

Step 2

2. In a food processor, combine the broccoli, walnuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth.

Step 3

3. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water.

Step 4

4. Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot. Add the broccoli pesto and reserved cooking water. Toss to combine.

Step 5

5. Serve warm with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.