Italy

Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pesto di broccoli e noci

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Broccoli and Walnut Pesto

Sara Sacchini @cook_8171950

A last-minute improvisation to use up some things I found in the fridge before they went bad... Luckily, the experiment was a success!

A last-minute improvisation to use up some things I found in the fridge before they went bad... Luckily, the experiment was a success!

Broccoli and Walnut Pesto

Sara Sacchini @cook_8171950

A last-minute improvisation to use up some things I found in the fridge before they went bad... Luckily, the experiment was a success!

A last-minute improvisation to use up some things I found in the fridge before they went bad... Luckily, the experiment was a success!

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Ingredients

1 handfulfresh basil
Halfa head of broccoli (use only the florets)
6-8walnut halves
2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese
1garlic clove
Salt, to taste

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Steps

1

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until finely chopped.
2

Stir with a teaspoon and adjust the salt and olive oil if the mixture is too dry.
3

Before mixing with pasta, thin the pesto with a little of the pasta cooking water to get a creamy consistency.

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Sara Sacchini @cook_8171950

Published in the US on September 29, 2025 14:01

Keywords

Parmesan Broccoli Walnut Basil Cheese Garlic

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