Recipes
Cheesy Whole Wheat Baked Penne with Broccoli Pesto
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We so often blanket pesto as a sauce that’s only fit for the warm, summer months when basil is plentiful and incessant trips to the beach and pool require lighter meals. I find this to be rather sad because basil isn’t the only ingredient out there that can make a killer pesto.
Category
Pasta
Recipe Ingredients
3 ½ cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 ½ cup packed baby spinach leaves
1 garlic clove
¼ cup hazelnuts, chopped
¾ cup shredded parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, divided
¼ cup chicken stock
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces
16 ounces whole-wheat pasta
