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  • 4servings
  • 40minutes
  • 585calories

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Lipids, Cellulose
VitaminsB3, B6, B9, B12, C, D
MineralsIodine, Fluorine, Manganese, Calcium

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 1 lemon

  2. 1/3 cup(s) sliced almonds

  3. 12 ounce(s) broccoli florets

  4. 1 box(es) (13 1/4-ounce) whole-grain fusilli or rotini pasta

  5. 1 cup(s) packed fresh mint leaves

  6. 1/4 cup(s) olive oil

  7. Salt

  8. Pepper

  9. 1 ounce(s) Parmesan cheese , grated (1/3 cup)

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Heat 6-quart covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.

  2. Meanwhile, from lemon, with vegetable peeler, remove 6 strips of peel, avoiding white pith. Very thinly slice lengthwise. Halve lemon; squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. In microwave-safe small bowl, microwave almonds on High 1 minute or until toasted.

  3. Add broccoli to boiling water. Cook 5 minutes or until just tender. With slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to food processor with knife blade attached.

  4. Add pasta to same pot. Cook as label directs; reserve 1/4 cup cooking water.

  5. While pasta is cooking, to food processor, add mint, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Puree. With machine running, add reserved water. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add broccoli pesto, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

  6. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan, lemon peel, and almonds.

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