Broccoli and Walnut Pasta

Name: Broccoli and Walnut Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 box Orecchiette or fusili; 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino

Author:: Tamar Genger MA, RD
Publish date:: Feb 10, 2011

I like to make this with Orecchiette, but any past will do.

35minDuration
25minCook Time
10minPrep Time
4 ServingsServings

Ingredients

1 box Orecchiette or fusili
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cook the past according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid and retun pasta to pot.
2 On a rimmed baking sheet mix the broccoli, walnuts, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
3 Add the broccoli mixture to the pasta in the pot and mix together adding reserved cooking liquid as needed. Sprinkle with cheese.