Spaghetti with Creamy Broccoli Pesto
Spaghetti with Creamy Broccoli Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 22g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 624 calories. This recipe serves 5. Head to the store and pick up parmesan, spaghetti, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 23 minutes.
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Add broccoli and cook until soft, 7 to 9 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon to a food processor.
Add spaghetti to pot and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or as package label directs.
Add olive oil and garlic to broccoli and process until smooth.
Transfer to a large bowl and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
Mix pasta with broccoli pesto, adding pasta water 1 Tbsp. at a time if pesto is too dry.
Serve, passing additional Parmesan if desired.