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Broccoli Pesto Pasta Recipe. Grab broccoli, arugula, Parmesan, peanuts, and extra virgin olive oil. The secret ingredient is red wine vinegar to brighten it up. This is a 10 minute dinner recipe. Happy Cooking! www.ChopHappy.com #broccoli #pastarecipe
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

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