This homemade broccoli pesto is super quick
to make and just as tasty. The whole meal is ready in only 20
minutes.
Broccoli Pesto Linguine
- 1 cup boiling water
2 bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons chicken flavored soup base or
granules.
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, prepared according
to package directions, drained
1/3 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (9-ounce) package BUITONI® Linguine
4 fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Combine water and bouillon in small bowl;
stir to dissolve. Place bouillon mixture, broccoli, cheese, basil,
oil and garlic in food processor or blender; cover. Process until
smooth to form pesto.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions;
drain. Toss pesto with pasta. Season with ground black pepper.
Garnish with basil leaves.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritonal Information Per Serving: Calories:
390 Calories from Fat: 130 Total Fat: 15 g Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg Sodium: 580 mg Carbohydrates: 51 g Dietary
Fiber: 5 g Sugars: 2 g Protein: 16 g
Recipe and photograph are the property
of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
