Fusilli with Broccoli And Deconstructed Pesto
Servings: 4
This recipe presents the ingredients found in pesto in a fresh, less muddled way. Instead of blending herbs, nuts, and cheese into a paste, here they are left in their individual states so the flavors sing.
There are other advantages to this preparation: cooking the garlic mellows it without losing its punch, and adding a little chicken broth replaces some of the oil traditionally used to make pesto.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces fusilli or other shaped pasta
- 12 ounces small broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and freshly
Nutrition Analysis:
Per Serving:
Calories
400
Calories from fat
170
Total fat
18g
Saturated fat
3g
Trans fat
0g
Polyunsaturated fat
4g
Monunsaturated fat
11g
Cholesterol
>5mg
Sodium
130mg
Carbohydrate
48g
Dietary Fiber
5g
Sugars
4g
Protein
12g
Directions:
- Prepare the fusilli according to the package directions for al dente (just firm). About 2 minutes before the pasta is ready, add the broccoli. Reserve 1⁄4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add the broth and bring to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until reduced by half, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat, add the pasta and broccoli, and stir until coated with sauce. Add the basil and parsley and stir to combine. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil (if too dry, add a tablespoon or so of reserved cooking liquid). Top with the cheese and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
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Excerpted from The American Cancer Society New Healthy Eating Cookbook, Fourth Edition. Copyright ©2016 American Cancer Society. cancer.org/bookstore
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