Broccoli pesto pasta

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:14:14 GMT

Step 1

Cut the broccoli into small florets, peel and chop the garlic, boil the kettle

Step 2

Heat a frying pan to medium high heat, once hot add the cashew nuts for 5-6 min, stirring regularly until golden all over. Remove from pan and set aside

Step 3

Put the pasta, broccoli and salt into a large saucepan and cover with boiling water. Bring to a boil and cook according to the instructions on the packet. Drain, and keep a mug of the pasta water. Rinse the pasta water and broccoli in cold water.

Step 4

Put the broccoli into a blender or food processor along with cashew nuts, lemon juice, garlic, 100ml of olive oil, 50ml pasta water, 3/4 tea spoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Blend until smooth

Step 5

Spice the red chilli, put the frying pan on high heat, add the pasta, the pesto, and 2 tablespoons of pasta water. Mix for 2 mins until well coated

Step 6

Serve the pasta with red chili sprinkled top

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Under 30 minutes