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Roasted Broccoli Pesto

Chunky style pesto blended with roasted brocolli crowns, garlic, whole pecans, and parsley. With a healthy drizzle of olive oil, lemon and flaked salt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 crowns broccoli
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tb pecans
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 1/4 c pasta water
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c parsley
  • 1 Lemon juiced + zested
  • 1 lb Spaghetti
  • 2 c Spinach fresh
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced

Method
 

  1. Toss broccoli, garlic, and pecans in 1tsp olive oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Roast at 375 for 20 minutes
  3. Place cooled and roasted broccoli, garlic and pecans into a food processor. Start on low and add in parsley and cheese.
  4. Slowly drizzle in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add in Lemon juice and zest.
  5. Once pasta is cooked according to package instructions. Add pasta back in with spaghetti.
  6. Add in spinach, tomatoes, extra cheese, black pepper, and pesto.
  7. Toss till combined thickened then serve