Tenderstem broccoli pesto

Recipe By:TASTE
Serves:4
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Cook's Tips:The pesto can be used as a spread on sandwiches and served with fish, chicken or lamb.
Prep Time:20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 195 g tenderstem broccoli tips
  • 50 g raw almonds, finely pulsed
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 4 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 50 g parmesan, grated
  • 6 Tbsp lemon juice
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 400 g gluten-free penne
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • a handful spring onions, chopped, to garnish
  • 50 g parmesan, grated
  • basil leaves, to garnish

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Cooking Instructions

To make the pesto:

  1. Blend the broccoli, almonds, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan and lemon juice to a paste in a food processor or blender.
  2. Season to taste. 

To make the pasta:

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan. Add the tomatoes and spring onion and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the pasta and swirl to coat. Spoon dollops of pesto onto the pasta. Toss lightly using two forks.
  4. Serve warm with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.

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