Broccoli Pesto Fettuccine Recipe
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Broccoli adds a new look and taste to pesto sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
- 1/4 tsp pepper, black fine grind
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 8 oz uncooked fettuccine
- 2 tbsp basil, sweet
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: toasted pine nuts for garnish
Directions
- Cook pasta as package directs; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile cook broccoli until tender; drain. In blender or food processor, combine broccoli, half and half, 1/2 cup pine nuts, parsley, basil, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Process until blended.
- Combine pasta and broccoli pesto in large serving bowl; toss to coat pasta evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, as desired.
