Healthy Broccoli Pesto Pasta

June 07, 2016

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.

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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 8g 43%

Polysaturated Fat 3g 24%

Monosaturated Fat 21g 137%

Cholesterol 19mg 6%

Sodium 509mg 21%

Potassium 108mg 3%

Protein 11g 23%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 5%

Sugar 0.4g 0%

Vitamin A 755IU 15%

Vitamin B6 0.35000000000000003mg 17%

Vitamin C 17mg 29%

Calcium 353mg 35%

Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.