Broccoli "Pesto" And Linguine

By Marian Burros

Total Time
35 minutes
Rating
4(18)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings
  • 16ounces whole broccoli or 8 ounces broccoli florets (4 cups)
  • 2ounces Parmigiano Reggiano
  • ½cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1medium clove garlic
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅓cup pine nuts
  • 8ounces fresh eggless linguine
  • ⅛teaspoon salt (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2ripe medium tomatoes
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

872 calories; 39 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 10 grams polyunsaturated fat; 102 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 34 grams protein; 588 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water to boil in covered pot for pasta.

  2. Step 2

    Trim stems from broccoli and cut into florets. Steam for about 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Reserve 6 tablespoons of cooking liquid.

  3. Step 3

    In a food processor, grate cheese to make 4 tablespoons; set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Wash and dry basil leaves and pack into measuring cup.

  5. Step 5

    Mince garlic in the food processor.

  6. Step 6

    Add basil, olive oil and pine nuts to the food processor, and process until minced.

  7. Step 7

    Cook linguine in boiling water, following package directions.

  8. Step 8

    Add steamed broccoli to the other sauce ingredients and process until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add another tablespoon or so of water. Add cheese and process to blend. Season with pepper and salt, if desired. Serve over freshly drained pasta.

  9. Step 9

    Slice tomatoes and serve on the side.

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Karee

Easy and decent recipe. Added more garlic, salt, and olive oil, as well as a good bit of lemon, for flavor. Made plenty of sauce for a pound of pasta.

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