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    Home » Recipes » Easy Pasta Recipes

    Broccoli pesto pasta recipe

    December 20, 2012 by Raks Anand 29 Comments / Jump to Recipe

    Broccoli pesto pasta is a super easy to make and with the goodness of broccoli, a comforting meal by itself.

    broccoli pesto pasta

    I am not a big fan of broccoli. But Aj loves it. I make broccoli stir fry every week. When I saw this in the cook book, I wanted to give it a try. 

    Tried a bit after I finished making and just loved the taste a lot. It was lemony and tangy which I loved the most.

    It's very easy and made quickly as well. Try this healthy pesto for an alternate for the usual pesto.

    Here the weather is chilled and it rains everyday and when ever I touch the camera, it's becoming dark as if its 6 o’clock in the evening. Sigh.

    Yesterday also I was photographing something for the blog and until I prepare, it was bright, the moment I went to click, it started raining.

    I was praying it should not rain atleast until I finish, but no. It's going to be like this for a while here in SG as its the rainy season now!

    broccoli pesto pasta

     

    Method

    1. Boil water and cook pasta as pet the package instructions. Drain and keep aside.
    2. Scrap the lemon's yellow part alone, to gather lemon zest.
    zest, cooked pasta

    3. Boil water with a teaspoon of salt and add the broccoli and boil for 4 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

    blanch

    4. Mash it with potato masher or fork roughly. You can also use blender to give a blend.

    Using a garlic press, mince garlic and mix in along the pine nuts, red chilli flakes, lemon zest to the broccoli.

    In a bowl, place the pasta, add the prepared broccoli pesto. Squeeze the lemon over it.

    mash

    5. Mix well and  sprinkle salt and pepper as per your taste,drizzle olive oil and lastly spoon in the grated parmesan and mix well to coat the pasta.

    Make sure pasta is hot so that you can serve warm.

    broccoli

    Yummy lemony broccoli pesto pasta is ready!

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    Broccoli pesto pasta recipe

    Broccoli pesto pasta is a super easy to make and with the goodness of broccoli, a comforting meal by itself.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Fusion
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Servings 1 People
    Cup measurements

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Pasta I used Penne
    • ½ cup Broccoli cut into small florets
    • 1 clove Garlic
    • 2 tablespoon Parmesan
    • 1 Lemon's zest
    • ½ Lemon's Juice
    • 1 tablespoon Pine nuts
    • Salt and pepper as needed
    • 1 teaspoon Red chilli flakes
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
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    Instructions

    • Boil water and cook pasta as pet the package instructions. Drain and keep aside.
    • Scrap the lemon's yellow part alone, to gather lemon zest.
    • Boil water with a teaspoon of salt and add the broccoli and boil for 4 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
    • Mash it with potato masher or fork roughly. You can also use blender to give a blend.
    • Using a garlic press, mince garlic and mix in along the pine nuts, red chilli flakes, lemon zest to the broccoli.
    • In a bowl, place the pasta, add the prepared broccoli pesto. Squeeze the lemon over it.
    • Mix well and  sprinkle salt and pepper as per your taste,drizzle olive oil and lastly spoon in the grated parmesan and mix well to coat the pasta.
    • Make sure pasta is hot so that you can serve warm.

    Notes

    • No need to heat the the pasta after we add broccoli pesto.
    • Olive oil helps to bind the pesto and pasta.
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    Comments

    1. Veena Theagarajan

      December 20, 2012 at 3:11 am

      I am also not a fan of broccoli my kids love it.. This dish looks it is worth a try.. will try out..
      On the weather u bet! It is so difficult for blog photos!

      Reply
    2. Aarthi

      December 20, 2012 at 3:52 am

      i never thought u could make pesto wit brocoli..Awesome idea rahi, will try it.

      Reply
    3. Sangeetha Nambi

      December 20, 2012 at 4:30 am

      Its so greenish... Tempting me to taste it right away Raji...
      http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

      Reply
    4. Asha N

      December 20, 2012 at 4:39 am

      looks yummy....:)will try this very soon...:)

      Reply
    5. Priti S

      December 20, 2012 at 5:05 am

      I do something very similar too ..looks very yum

      Reply
    6. Prathima Rao

      December 20, 2012 at 5:17 am

      Delicious pasta...Love the nice fresh green color..
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    7. Divya Kudua

      December 20, 2012 at 6:31 am

      I was wondering if you missed adding pesto,then saw you made pesto out of broccoli!Wonderful!

      Reply
    8. Vidya

      December 20, 2012 at 7:06 am

      Wonderful Pasta Recipe. Great Pics....!

      Reply
    9. Chitra

      December 20, 2012 at 7:32 am

      Delicious recipe , nice color 🙂

      Reply
    10. nasi

      December 20, 2012 at 8:23 am

      wow!!!a healthy one!!!!!wil surely try it...jus a request dear...could u pls update the recipes on THE MENU list?

      Reply
    11. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      December 20, 2012 at 10:46 am

      A very healthy and guilt free pasta!!! love the color!!! bookmarking it...
      Sowmya
      Ongoing Event - Let's Party - Eggless Bakes and Treats
      Ongoing Event - SYF & HWS - Ginger

      Reply
    12. prathibha Garre

      December 20, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      I live broccoli in any form..nice idea o pesto with it

      Reply
    13. RAKS KITCHEN

      December 20, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Nasi, sure will do it, thought no body accessing it 😉

      Reply
    14. Janani

      December 20, 2012 at 1:20 pm

      Ahhhh I love it raks. Brocolli is my daughters fav veggie.I always make it on friday night.

      Reply
    15. VineelaSiva

      December 20, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      Sounds interesting love to try.

      Reply
    16. Sharmilee! :)

      December 20, 2012 at 1:58 pm

      Looks so appealing, love this pesto variety...very tempting pasta and beautiful clicks too!

      Reply
    17. Laavanya

      December 20, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      My kids love both broccoli and pesto and what a great idea to make a pesto with broccoli. Just a few days back I read this suggestion of blending regular pesto (storebought or home-made) with either spinach or broccoli as a way to get more veggies into kids. This sounds like another yummy alternative.

      Reply
    18. ANU

      December 20, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      yummy, healthy and colorful....
      SYF&HWS - Cook With SPICES" Series
      South Indian Cooking

      Reply
    19. divya

      December 20, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      Irresistible 🙂

      Reply
    20. Archana

      December 20, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      Wow this is yum.
      Did not think making pasta like this ever. Thanks.

      Reply
    21. Priya

      December 20, 2012 at 8:17 pm

      One of the beast way to sneak broccoli,loving this pesto.

      Reply
    22. revathi

      December 20, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      Very healthy and very different from the usual pasta preparation..:) Loved the dusky green colour..
      Reva

      Reply
    23. Sanoli Ghosh

      December 21, 2012 at 9:34 am

      Very inviting and comfort dish.

      Reply
    24. WeR SAHM

      December 24, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      delicious bowl of pasta

      Reply
    25. Sangeetha

      February 01, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      We Love broccoli in any form, this recipe sounds easy n delicious...sure going to try this!!
      I am also using this Extra Light Olive oil for baking, shallow frying n for regular cooking-cooking Olive oil 🙂
      Love your pics, looks very inviting!

      Reply
    26. Sangeetha M

      April 19, 2013 at 12:13 am

      i made this pasta with slight variation today and even posted it on my space too...thanks for this yummy n healthy recipe.

      Reply
    27. vidhya

      August 14, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Hi,

      Where did u buy pine nuts in SG? Can walnuts be used instead of pine nuts.

      vidhya.

      Reply
    28. Smitha Lakshmi

      November 05, 2013 at 8:52 am

      Shall we use any other nuts other than pine nuts?

      Reply
    29. Raks anand

      November 05, 2013 at 8:53 am

      You can try.

      Reply

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