Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Ingredienti

• 2 Cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 Cup fresh basil leaves
• 6 garlic pods
• 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 Cup walnuts
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 Cup grated Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 400 gram dry spaghetti
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Cup sun-dried tomato or cherry tomato
• 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Prepare Pesto: ---

2. 2

   Blanch broccoli in hot water for 5 - 6 minutes. Set aside to cool down completely.

3. 3

   Combine all the pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse to form a coarse pesto.

4. 4

   --- Boil Pasta: ---

5. 5

   Boil spaghetti al dente or as per your liking. Reserve 1/2 Cup boiled pasta water.

6. 6

   Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a pan. Add pasta, sun-dried tomato and toss for 10 - 20 seconds. Turn off the heat.

7. 7

   Add broccoli pesto. Toss pasta gently in the pesto sauce. If the consistency seems too thick add reserved boiled pasta water and get the desired consistency.

8. 8

   Serve broccoli pesto pasta warm topped with grated cheese and a toasted slice of bread.