Creamy Broccoli Pesto and Ricotta Pasta
A deliciously healthy-ish spring pasta bowl. Homemade broccoli pesto with raw broccoli, fresh basil, and a bit of parmesan. All tossed with hot pasta, fried lemon, and creamy ricotta cheese. It's a fresh springy take on pasta that's ready in 30 minutes or less.
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 pound of your favorite pasta
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- black pepper
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, whipped in the food processor, if desired
Steps
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1. In a blender or food processor, combine the broccoli, basil, parmesan, olive oil and a pinch of salt and crushed red pepper. Pulse until chunky smooth. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta. 3. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shallot and lemon zest and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Drop the pasta into the skillet. Add the broccoli pesto, lemon juice, and a pinch of pepper. Toss to combine. Thin the pasta, as desired, with the reserved pasta cooking water. 4. Spread the ricotta cheese into the bottom of each individual serving bowl. Spoon the pasta over the cheese. Swirl the pasta into the cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| head of broccoli | 1 large | - | - |
| fresh basil | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| grated parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| kosher salt | - | - | - |
| pinch crushed red pepper flakes | 1 | - | - |
| of your favorite pasta | 0.75 pound | - | - |
| salted butter | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| shallot | 1 medium | - | - |
| zest and juice of 1 lemon | 1 l | Rp 35.000/kg | Rp 35.000 |
| black pepper | - | - | - |
| whole milk ricotta cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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