Broccoli pesto pasta is fresh, creamy, and quietly satisfying. The broccoli blends into a smooth, vibrant pesto that coats every bite of pasta without heaviness. It’s a smart, everyday dish simple ingredients, big comfort, and plenty of green.
This is Let’s Veg cooking that feels both nourishing and familiar.
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Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Broccoli pesto pasta made creamy and vibrant with simple ingredients. A comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for quick, plant-forward meals.
Ingredients
Equipment
small soup pot
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- During the last 3 minutes, add broccoli florets to the same pot.
- Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli together.
- Transfer broccoli to a blender or food processor.
- Add olive oil, Parmesan (or nutritional yeast), garlic, nuts or seeds, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy consistency.
- Toss pasta with broccoli pesto until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Use roasted broccoli for deeper flavor
Make vegan with nutritional yeast
Add chili flakes for gentle heat