Description
A simple and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh broccoli and vibrant pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini work well)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 cup prepared pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, blanched broccoli florets, and pesto.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Blanching the broccoli helps keep it bright green and slightly tender.
- You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg