Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Side Dish Recipe: Broccoli Pesto Angel Hair Pasta

Broccoli Pesto Angel Hair Pasta


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, prepared according to package directions, drained
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (9-ounce) package BUITONI® Angel Hair Pasta, cooked, drained and kept warm
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

Procedures:

  1. Combine water and bouillon in small bowl; stir to dissolve.
  2. Place broccoli, broth, cheese, basil, olive oil and garlic in food processor or blender; cover. Process until smooth.
  3. Toss broccoli pesto with pasta; sprinkle with pepper. Serve with tomato slices.

Makes 4 servings.

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