Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Name: Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound rigatoni (or other short-cut pasta); 3 cups cauliflower florets (cut into small florets); 2 cups cubed butternut squash; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1'' pieces; 1 small broccoli crown, cut into small florets; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered; 1 medium shallot, very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4-1/3 cup reserved pasta water*; grated parmesan cheese, for serving; fresh basil leaves for serving, optional; crushed red pepper flakes for serving, optional; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup packed basil leaves; 1/2 cup packed flat leaf parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted*; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; juice of 1/2 a lemon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables is the best weeknight pasta dish - it's simple to make, ridiculously delicious, and it's packed with veggies! The pesto itself has broccoli in it for an extra dose of nutrients + flavor, and the pasta is filled with roasted broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, butternut squash, shallots, and mushrooms!

Updated at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:09:55 GMT