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Broccoli Pesto Linguine

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound broccoli cut off the tough stem ends
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound linguine pasta cooked according to package directions

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, add broccoli and 1 cup water. Cook over medium high heat 5 to 7 minutes until broccoli is fork tender. Drain and chop broccoli.
  • In a large food processor or blender, add broccoli, garlic, parsley, pine nuts, 1/2 cup cheese, red pepper flakes, olive oil and sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Toss with warm pasta and top with remaining cheese.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Steamed cauliflower.
VEGETARIAN: No changes necessary.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure linguine is gluten free.
NUTRITION: 402 Calories; 12g Fat; 13g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 24mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat.
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