Pesto Pasta
Pasta

Pesto Pasta

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Kid Favoritevegan
Shared by Hunter & Abby
IngredientQtyUnit
Spaghetti1count
Lemon Juice2tbsp
Olive Oil4tbsp
Pine Nuts0.5cup
Basil2cup
Garlic1clove
Broccolini1head
586Calories
19gProtein
58gCarbs
28gFat
1

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2

Trim the ends of the broccolini and cut into bite-sized pieces. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.

3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

4

While the pasta cooks, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

5

Combine the basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water or additional olive oil if needed to reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6

Return the drained spaghetti to the pot. Add the pesto and toss to coat, drizzling reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce clings to the noodles.

7

Divide the pesto spaghetti among serving plates and top with the roasted broccolini. Serve immediately.