Noodles with Pesto, Parmesan and Broccoli
- 1 16-ounce package wide egg noodles
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 8 cups broccoli florets (from about 4 large stalks)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup purchased pesto
- Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain noodles, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic and dried red pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli and 1/4 cup reserved noodle cooking liquid.
- Cover pot and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add noodles, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and pesto.
- Toss until noodles are evenly coated, adding remaining reserved liquid by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to large bowl.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
egg noodles, olive oil, onion, garlic, red pepper, broccoli florets, parmesan cheese, purchased pesto
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/noodles-with-pesto-parmesan-and-broccoli-103637 (may not work)