Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

Method

  • 375g broccoli, cut into florets, stalk cut into chunks
  • 320g peas
  • 100g pumpkin seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves, 1 sliced, 2 crushed
  • 30g fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 300g wholewheat spaghetti
  • 220g green beans, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Cook the broccoli stalk and peas in boiling water for 4 mins, then drain. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 4 mins, then add to a food processor with the crushed garlic, the basil and the lemon zest and juice. Blitz to combine.
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, adding the broccoli florets, and beans for the last 4 mins of cooking time. Drain and reserve a cup of the cooking water.
  • Add the cooked peas and broccoli stalk to the food processor and blitz, slowly adding 2 tbsp of olive oil and 100ml water to make a chunky pesto. Season well, then stir through the pasta and veggies, loosening with some cooking water if required. Serve in bowls and enjoy.
30 mins
4 serving

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