Main Dishes

Healthy Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Fueling a Fit Fam
June 07, 2016
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Summer is here! We are busy, it is hot, and this mom does not want to be in the kitchen all day! This Broccoli Pesto Pasta is the perfect quick, easy, and delicious summer meal! It is so light and tasty, my son actually went for thirds. And they are getting their veggies with out a fight.

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1 cup broccoli florets, steamed but still crunchy (I put mine in a bowl covered them with syran wrap and microwaved them for a minute or two)
1 large handful fresh basil
1 small clove garlic
½ cup grated Parmesan
Pinch of salt
½ cup olive oil, plus more if needed
1 box of whole wheat noodles (I used elbow noodles)
This is so easy! Add all your ingredients to your food processor or blender and mix them up! Cook the noodles as the package says to. Combine the noodles with the pesto mix and serve!
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
407

Sodium
509mg
21% DV

Fat
34g
53% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
9g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

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6 large eggs
1 large onion I used red organic
3 med potatoes sliced or cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper or some chilli flakes/cayenne pepper
6 tbsp parsley fresh -chopped (optional)
1 med red pepper (optional) added in this recipe
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1. Wash, peel and slice the potatoes, rinse them again and allow them to drain in a colander while you prepare other ingredients.
2. Peel, wash and shred the onion and add to the potatoes ready to be...
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Nutritions

Calories
113

Sodium
377mg
15% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV