Ingredients

• 1/2 piece - whole broccoli
• 2 tbsp - walnuts
• 2 tbsp - olive oil
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice
• 3 cloves - garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp - parmigiano reggiano cheese
• 1 tbsp - parsley, chopped finely
• 300 g - pasta
• Salt and Pepper - to taste

How to Make Broccoli Pesto with Pasta

• Steam the broccoli for 10 minutes.
• Save 3 to 4 florets of broccoli, to mix with the pasta.
• Add the remaining, to a food processor along with the lemon juice, olive oil, walnuts, garlic and parsley.
• Pulse it and puree it.
• As the motor runs slowly, add the parmigiana cheese and puree it.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water, until it is fully cooked.
• Drain the water completely.
• Toss it with olive oil. Add pesto, salt, pepper, the remaining broccoli and mix it well.
• Recipe courtesy: Taste of Pearl City