Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Green Olives

Name: Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Green Olives
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 pound uncooked pasta, such as rigatoni or penne; 1 cup green olives, drained and pitted; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 cups fresh basil leaves (about 1 ⅓ ounce, or 2 small containers); 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Several twists of freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt, to taste; Optional, for serving (my additions): Dollops of ricotta and/or red pepper flakes, drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Make this broccoli pesto pasta for a fresh and veggie-packed dinner! This recipe features broccoli, toasted pine nuts, green olives and Parmesan. The green olives disguise the broccoli flavor and bring this dish to life. Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:04:16 GMT