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Bowties with Broccoli Pesto

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 13, 2013
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Broccoli gets double billing in this tasty pasta dinner--it stars in the pesto and adds to the color and flavor of the pasta.

Bowties with Broccoli Pesto

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

Pesto

  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Pasta

  • 4 cups uncooked multigrain bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into small bite-size strips
  • 1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped
  • Additional shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook broccoli as directed on bag until crisp-tender; drain. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the broccoli.
  • Step 
    2
    Place remaining 1 1/2 cups broccoli and all remaining pesto ingredients in food processor. Cover; process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula.
  • Step 
    3
    In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding reserved 1 1/2 cups broccoli and bell pepper during last 1 minute of cooking time. Drain; place in serving bowl. Add tomato and pesto; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition

320 Calories
17g Total Fat
9g Protein
33g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
180mg
8%
Potassium
210mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
3g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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