Broccoli And Pecorino Pesto Pasta
- 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat angel hair pasta
- 1 (12-ounce) package microwave-in-bag fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 anchovy fillets, drained
- 1 ounce pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Cook broccoli according to package directions; cool 5 minutes. Combine broccoli and remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. With processor on, slowly add reserved 1 cup cooking liquid through food chute until sauce reaches desired consistency. Place broccoli mixture in a large bowl; add pasta, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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pasta, microwave, fresh basil, extravirgin olive oil, lemon rind, lemon juice, kosher salt, red pepper, garlic, anchovy, romano cheese
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/broccoli-pecorino-pesto-pasta (may not work)