Name: Broccoli Walnut Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Chopped walnuts + more for garnish; 1/2 cup Packed fresh basil leaves + more for garnish; 3 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped; 1 1/2 cups Raw chopped brocoli; 1/2 cup Chicken or vegetable stock; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper flakes; kosher salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp Olive oil, add more as needed; 2 tbsp Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 10 ounces Favorite pasta

This simple Broccoli Walnut Pesto Pasta will bring your simple pesto dish to another level of yumminess by adding a nice smoky and nutty punch from the toasted walnuts and make it creamy and nutritious by incorporating fresh broccoli! It is a savory veggie-loaded pasta that you can make in less than 15 minutes. You can whip up a scrumptious weeknight dinner in a jiffy, plus get your kids to eat vegetables without all the unnecessary whining- what is not to love?

We have always wondered why broccoli is one of the most unliked vegetables out there? It is no secret that we like this cruciferous vegetable because it is so versatile and nutritious too! We love using them to make salads, soups, and tasty side dishes! You can try our Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup with Garlic Cheese Croutons, Broccoli Caesar Salad, and Broccoli White Cheddar Gratin and you will definitely see what we are hyping about!

But, sadly, not everyone can join us on our happy we-love-broccoli-train! So sometimes, one just has to be a bit more creative (or sneaky) in incorporating this fiber-rich, nutrient-loaded, and vitamin-packed vegetable into our meals. And this broccoli-walnut pesto pasta is certainly one way to go about it!

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