Name: Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 2 cups defrosted broccoli; 1 handfuls arugula; 2 garlic clove; 1/3 cup roasted peanuts (small handful); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup Parmesan; 1 pound pasta (I used Banza Pasta); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Sweet bright broccoli dancing with nutty cheese is the perfect 10 minute dinner!

Sometimes gifts come when you least expect it! A co-worker getting you coffee, a smile, or a surprise gift of pasta means something special. These are mini blessings telling you are being cared for and everything will be ok. I was so excited and grateful when my fave pasta brand sent me Banza pasta to cook with. There is so much I love about this pasta! First of all, the box is my favorite color, orange. Second, there is tons of protein and its made from chick peas! This pasta has amazing texture and cooks to perfect al dente. This inspired me to make a fabulous veggie pesto. Using defrosted broccoli saves the step of blanching and shocking the broccoli. I just leave broccoli in fridge over night to defrost. Hope this recipe makes you smile! Cheers to this recipe and celebrating you!

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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Jay

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Prep Time 1 min

Cook Time 6 mins

Total Time 7 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

2 cups defrosted broccoli
1 handfuls arugula
2 garlic clove
1/3 cup roasted peanuts (small handful)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan
1 pound pasta (I used Banza Pasta)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

First, cook pasta (1 minute less then package instructions) and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
Next, add broccoli, arugula, garlic, peanuts, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper into the blender.
Now, as you blend add in the extra virgin olive oil.
Next, add Parmesan cheese and blend to combine.
Finally add pasta, pesto, butter and 1/4 cup water to bowl and mix to combine!