Broccoli Basil Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 ½ cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup basil + few extra
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- ½ clove garlic
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon rind
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp dried red chilly flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Once it starts boiling, turn off the heat and add the broccoli. Cover and keep for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Drain the water completely.
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions given in the packet. Wash under cold water and drain water completely.
- Place broccoli, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon rind, olive oil, lemon juice in a food processor. Blitz until everything is just combined.
- Add salt, pepper, red chilly flakes to the pesto and mix. Add the pesto sauce, basil leaves to the cooked pasta and toss well.
Notes
- You can use walnuts or almonds instead of pine nuts.
- Do not blend the pesto to a smooth consistency. Just process until everything is combined.
- You can add some grated Parmesan cheese while serving.