BROCCOLI-WALNUT PESTO PASTA
Pesto becomes more full-bodied with the addition of broccoli that's blanched in the same pot as the pasta and fresher with the combination of mint and lemon. For a sauce that's light and loose, use only the florets - not the stems. Raw walnuts have a welcome natural sweetness and nice crunch that complement the pesto, but you can leave them out or substitute sunflower seeds if you have a tree-nut allergy.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1/4 cup salt, then add the broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer to a food processor; keep the water boiling.
- Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook according to the package's directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, add the garlic to the broccoli and pulse, scraping the bowl occasionally, until smooth. Add the mint, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until smooth, then add the oil with the machine running.
- Drain the pasta well and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the pesto. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss until the pasta is evenly coated. If the mixture seems thick, fold in the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time. The mixture will thicken as it cools, so you want it to be saucy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide among serving dishes and top with lemon zest, then grate cheese over. Sprinkle with the walnuts, grind more black pepper on top, then drizzle with olive oil. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
BROCCOLI, WALNUT & BLUE CHEESE PASTA
I have had a dish similar to this at a restaurant in the past and enjoyed it. So, when I saw this recipe in the 2008 Christmas copy of BBC Good Magazine I wanted to jot it down.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook penne pasta according to packet directions.
- When there is four minutes remaining in the pasta cooking time throw in the broccoli florets.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil and add chopped walnuts and fry gently for 1 minute.
- Drain the pasta, adding 4 tablespoons cooking water to the walnuts.
- Return the pasta to the pan, add the walnuts and creamy blue cheese, cubed.
- Gently stir on the heat, just to melt the cheese.
- Squeeze over lemon juice to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.4, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 731.5, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 24.2
BROCCOLI PASTA
Believe it or not, the star behind this 5-ingredient supper is overcooked broccoli! We over-steam it here to give the broccoli a delicate and creamy texture, making it perfect for mashing, mixing with pasta water and tossing with pasta.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover and cook until the broccoli is soft and nearly falling apart but still holds its shape, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and gently toss; season with salt and pepper, then mash.
- Cook the spaghetti according to label directions, then reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add the mashed broccoli, the Parmesan and half of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring, until saucy. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spaghetti, adding more cooking water as needed.
ROASTED BROCCOLI AND WALNUTS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Add the broccoli to a large, rimmed sheet tray along with the walnuts, red pepper flakes and garlic, and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
BROCCOLI-WALNUT PESTO WITH PASTA
Low in cholesterol and high in vitamins, broccoli packs this pesto with extra nutritional value. Using walnuts instead of the traditional pine nuts is less expensive, subtracts calories and adds fiber. Serve over whole wheat pasta, or try brown rice pasta for a gluten-free option.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts out on a small baking pan and toast lightly, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Pulse together 1/4 cup of the walnuts and the garlic in a food processor; add the broccoli, basil, broth, nutmeg, red pepper flakes if using, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the lemon juice, and pulse until just combined. Slowly drizzle in the oil through the feed tube with the processor running and puree until a slightly chunky sauce forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add 2 tablespoons of the cheese and pulse until incorporated.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Toss the pasta with the pesto in the dry pot or a mixing bowl, along with some of the reserved cooking liquid. Add the remaining cooking liquid if needed and additional salt to taste.
- Transfer the pasta to individual bowls and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon cheese. Chop the remaining walnuts and scatter on top. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calorie, Fat 15.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 554 milligrams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CHARRED BROCCOLI, LEMON & WALNUT PASTA
Make this quick broccoli, lemon and walnut pasta with simple storecupboard ingredients. It's healthy, low in fat and calories and full of texture and flavour
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. Put the broccoli on a baking tray and drizzle over 1 tsp of the oil. Season, and toss together. Grill for 8-10 mins, tossing around halfway through, until crispy and charred.
- Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
- In a frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil over a medium heat, and fry the garlic, walnuts and chilli for 3-4 mins until golden.
- Tip in the pasta, broccoli, lemon zest and juice, reserving a little of the zest. Add a splash of the reserved cooking water and toss everything together to coat the pasta. Serve in warmed bowls with the remaining lemon zest scattered over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
BLUE CHEESE PASTA
A great pasta dish that uses up your Christmas storecupboard faves
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil the pasta according to pack instructions. In a saucepan, melt the butter, then gently fry the onion until golden. Add the garlic and sage, fry for a further 2 mins, then remove the pan from the heat. Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water. Stir through the buttery onions, stilton and 2 tbsp cooking water, then sprinkle with the toasted walnuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.63 milligram of sodium
BLISTERED BROCCOLI PASTA WITH WALNUTS, PECORINO AND MINT
The trick to creating deeply browned, pan-seared broccoli involves two things: high heat and no touching. Allowing your florets and stems to sear in an even layer, undisturbed, gives them time to blister without cooking all the way through, so they retain some crunch. While many pasta sauces are finished with starchy pasta water, this one isn't, since the hot water would strip the broccoli of that color and crunch you worked so hard to achieve. Instead, toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the broccoli, walnuts and cheese. A drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon will provide any additional moisture you need.
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the walnuts and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer walnuts and red-pepper flakes to a small bowl. Season walnuts with a little salt and pepper.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Shake the skillet so broccoli settles in an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes. Toss and shake to arrange in an even layer again and cook, undisturbed, another 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Drain pasta and add to the skillet along with the lemon zest, cheese, toasted walnuts and half the mint; toss to combine. Divide among plates or bowls and top with remaining mint, more cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges, squeezing juice on top, if desired.
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