Broccoli-Almond Pesto Pasta
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 head broccoli
- 1/3 cup sliced white onion
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup shredded asiago cheese
- 4-6 ounces pasta
- Sliced almonds, for topping
- Shredded asiago cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚. Cut broccoli into roughly equal-sized florets, keeping as much of the stem as possible. Toss with sliced onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until broccoli is just starting to char, 15-18 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of a salt. Add pasta and cook until tender but not mushy. Drain, reserving at least 1 cup of water.
- Place cooked broccoli in blender or food processor with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, almonds, and cheese. Puree, add 2-3 tablespoons pasta water at a time, until a thick sauce forms (will look more like a dip than a sauce). Taste and add more salt/pepper as desired. Combine with hot pasta.
- Serve with a sprinkle of slice almonds and extra cheese.
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