Broccoli Pesto Spaghetti
This Broccoli Pesto Spaghetti is a simple, uncomplicated, healthy, and delicious 20 minute meal!
Servings: 4 as a side
Ingredients
- 7 ounces thin spaghetti
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 clove garlic , roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, al dente.
- In the meantime, in a steamer set over boiling water, steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Place steamed broccoli, garlic, parsley, pine cuts, olive oil, pinch of red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a food processor and give it a whirl until it’s finely chopped.
- Drain pasta and toss with the broccoli mixture. Season with a bit more salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, warm, or cold with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg