Broccoli Pesto
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 oz capellini
- 2 cups broccoli (chopped)
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 4 whole garlic cloves (peeled)
- ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
- ½ cup parmesan (grated)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (Good Culture whole milk small curd)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the 16 oz capellini according to the instructions and drain.
- Steam 2 cups broccoli until cooked through.
- In a food processor add in 1 cup fresh basil, ½ cup pine nuts, broccoli, 1 cup cottage cheese, and 4 whole garlic cloves. In 30 second increments pulse and scrape the sides in between until blended.
- Add in ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt and ½ cup parmesan. Pulse 30 seconds at a time until blended.
- Turn the food processor to low. Pour 2 tbsp olive oil through the top.
- In a bowl toss together with the cooked pasta.