Broccoli - Pesto Pasta

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 400 g penne pasta
• 250 g broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 garlic, cloved peeled
• 1 large lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed chili flakes
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta aaccording to packet instructions.
• 2 boil broccoli for 4 minutes, drain and return to the pan.
• 3 mash the broccoli and add the grated garlic and the zest of the lemon, add the chilli and pine nuts.
• 4 drain the pasta and add the pesto. cut the lemon in half and squeeze over the juice. pour in the olive oil and season to taste.
• 5 add the cheese, toss the pasta and serve.