Description
A delightful and nutritious Italian-inspired dish featuring pasta, vibrant pesto, tender broccoli, and hearty white beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can white beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the white beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and pesto sauce to the pan, tossing everything to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider making your own pesto. This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg