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Broccoli Pesto Pasta

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35 min

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10 ingredients or less

Budget-friendly

This is the creamiest pesto pasta you will ever have and it's also packed with nutritious veggies and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Broccoli, walnuts and avocado are the main stars in this recipe, and they come together incredibly well in this recipe.

Servings

Total

35 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

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What others say


Ketki Purandare - March 7, 2025, 2:14 p.m.

Quick to make and loved by kids as stated by others. Some of my Basil had wilted so I used less than what was called for. I will definitely add the right quantity next time and maybe add an extra garlic for a little kick. Satisfying weeknight dinner! Yum!

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 7, 2025, 2:36 p.m.

Yayy so glad that the broccoli pesto pasta recipe was enjoyed, Ketki šŸ„°


Breana Higgins - Feb. 21, 2025, 5:16 p.m.

My 4 year old surprisingly loved this. I enjoyed it as well but once adding the water in, a lot of the flavor that was there disappeared. I think it needs more flavoring before thinning out the paste or just omitted the water if you want the full flavor there.


Phillipa - Jan. 17, 2025, 8:38 p.m.

I did enjoy this and I loved how nutritious is was but I think I may have been in the mood for something else tonight. Perhaps some chilli flakes on top would help. We had vegan parmesan. I did use quite a large broccoli which maybe diluted the other flavours.
I will make this again though because it's a hit with our small child and we did like it.


Laura - Jan. 13, 2025, 8:44 p.m.

such an easy and delicious recipe! it doesnā€™t taste of broccoli at all, it just tastes like basil pesto which is perfect for a hidden veg recipe


Jean-Marie Carroll - Jan. 5, 2025, 3:29 a.m.

Added red bell pepper to this dish. Overall, tasty and simple


Naomi - Jan. 2, 2025, 10:55 p.m.

Soo amazing!!!! We made this with lentil pasta! And so quick and easy defo my too go to meal!


Jonathan - Dec. 30, 2024, 8:09 p.m.

Another delicious recipe, easy to make and it comes out wonderful. I just want to mention I've made about 100+ recipes from the app and it never disappoints and I keep on being surprised by recipes that have been on the app for a long time. The app really changed my life and re-spreaked my joy of cooking. So thank you for that, I can't imagine what I would do without.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 2, 2025, 5:12 a.m.

This is a wonderful message, Jonathan, thank you so much for sharing! It warms our heart to know the app has brought so much joy to your cooking. Hereā€™s to 100+ more delicious creations together šŸ„°


Emilie - Dec. 11, 2024, 9:09 p.m.

Very good. But a lil bit too lemony for my taste. Next time I will adjust but still healthy and tasty. Great way to eat hidden veggies hihi.


Marzena Dziuk - Nov. 14, 2024, 1:50 p.m.

Love it


Christina Bulut - Nov. 5, 2024, 6:52 p.m.

So delicious, its one of my Favoriten!


Grace Ni Thuathail - Sept. 4, 2024, 12:02 a.m.

Delicious and easy to make!


Willemijn Postel - Sept. 1, 2024, 10:51 p.m.

Extremely delicious and quite easy to make. With adding some pasta water and a little patience was able to make the pesto/sauce in a blender. Will definitely eat this more often :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 2, 2024, 3:44 a.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with it, Willemijn!


Luiza Preda - July 30, 2024, 12:59 p.m.

With what can we substitue the fresh basil? šŸ˜Š

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 31, 2024, 2:19 p.m.

Hi Luiza, some ideas include spinach, arugula, or parsley. We've heard a positive review for arugula from Martunia ā˜ŗļø


Jessica - July 22, 2024, 2:36 a.m.

So delicious and filling!


Chaya - July 1, 2024, 10:40 p.m.

Easy, delicious, and good the next day as leftovers. A keeper!


Sahiti - March 17, 2024, 12:54 a.m.

My first recipe from the app. I love everything about this app and this recipeāœØ

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 18, 2024, 11:58 p.m.

Hey Sahiti! So happy to hear that your first recipe on the app was a success. So excited to continue this culinary adventure togetherā˜ŗļø


desdo meins - March 16, 2024, 6:48 p.m.

My kids Donut live Theorie pasta with sauce. My kids definitiv do not live green sauces. My kids refuse to eat pesto. They don't even like avocado.
But they loved this recepie! I cannot believe how much they ate of it! I hat to use spinach in the pesto as i

desdo meins - March 16, 2024, 6:54 p.m.

My kids are 2.5 and 5.5 years. So that was an amazing success! My husband enjoyed it as well. All three are non-vegan and the kids often refuse to eat what I offer.

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 18, 2024, 8:09 p.m.

What a big success, Desdo, that is a massive compliment! So thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed the Broccoli Pesto Pasta šŸ’›


anne-marie b - Feb. 26, 2024, 8:50 p.m.

My 2 yo loved this. Would never have thought about adding broccoli to pesto but itā€™s such a good idea


Jessika C - Feb. 23, 2024, 5:57 p.m.

I did a ton of substitutions like swapping dried with fresh (I used 1/4 c), Peanuts instead walnuts, and I only used 1/4 c of the pasta water to keep the pesto sauce thicker. It was amazing, I definitely like it more than the other green pastas we tried so it looks like I found a staple :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 23, 2024, 9:06 p.m.

So glad that the pesto pasta was enjoyed with all of the modifications, Jessika!


Carey Paquette - Feb. 20, 2024, 12:59 a.m.

I liked this, but am admittedly weird about warm avocado - my husband loved it unconditionally! I think this will be an awesome base recipe to experiment with and keep riffing on!


Martunia - Feb. 13, 2024, 4:25 p.m.

This was super tasty and filling! Loaded with nutrients and so satisfying! This recipe will definitely become my staple because it's also easy and quick to prepare. I subbed arugula for basil, otherwise I stuck with the recipe to the t.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 14, 2024, 5 a.m.

So happy to hear you're enjoying the pasta, Martunia - the substitute sounds lovely too!


Ava - Jan. 26, 2024, 8:43 p.m.

Broccoli is one of my least favorite vegetables but I loved it in this recipe. I donā€™t like the flavor of avocado in pasta so I subbed it with pine nuts. Itā€™s a lovely dish though, highly recommended šŸ˜‹šŸ˜‹

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 29, 2024, 5:34 a.m.

Mmm a delicious idea to use pine nuts, Ava, thank you!


Alison Chen - Jan. 22, 2024, 5:04 p.m.

In my opinion, it was too lemony. I would definitely make it again but use half the recommended lemon amount.


anshul rampal - Jan. 20, 2024, 3:15 a.m.

Made it with my son.. we both loved it


AmƩlie Labrie - Jan. 17, 2024, 11:43 a.m.

Easy to make and delicious


Emily Krause - Jan. 10, 2024, 11:01 p.m.

So good!


Katja Andersson - Jan. 7, 2024, 7:34 p.m.

ā€Maybe the tastiest vegan dish Iā€™ve ever eatenā€, is probably the best review a recipe Iā€™ve suggested that we try has gotten. Such a delicious pasta dish!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2024, 2:19 a.m.

Oh my gosh what a massive compliment indeed, Katja! Thank you for the glowing review šŸ„°


Nicole Mostofa - Jan. 5, 2024, 10:34 p.m.

It was quick and easy and tasty.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 6, 2024, 8:55 p.m.

Thanks, Nicole, if you have any feedback for us to improve the recipe we'd love to hear it :D

Nicole Mostofa - Jan. 7, 2024, 11:08 p.m.

Thank you for seeking feedback. It was alright. It just didn't feel like the flavours integrated well. Maybe too avocado-y. I am not sure. I just won't put it into the rotation is all.


kaylin - Dec. 18, 2023, 3:03 a.m.

Excellent


Line Duquesne - Dec. 11, 2023, 7:40 p.m.

So delicious! And such a clever way to sneak more veggies into a sauce.


Tahnee - Oct. 22, 2023, 9:11 p.m.

This might just be the best pasta dish I have ever eaten.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 23, 2023, 12:31 a.m.

Such a massive compliment, Tahnee!


Oana - Aug. 17, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

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Jamie R - Aug. 13, 2023, 5:14 a.m.

OMG! How easy, how delicious! You honestly wouldnā€™t believe this was dairy free - such an amazing + classic pesto taste. Will definitely be making this again! šŸ„¦

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 13, 2023, 7:08 a.m.

Woop woop! Thanks, Jamie, enjoy šŸ˜ƒ


Sam - Aug. 6, 2023, 2:29 p.m.

Really easy and tasty recipe. Loved it.


Cecilie HĆøstaker - July 29, 2023, 6:17 p.m.

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MarĆ­a Angelica - July 20, 2023, 10:40 p.m.

Making this for the second time for some friends coming over for dinner! Amazingly delicious šŸ˜‹

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 21, 2023, 2:28 a.m.

Aw so nice of you to make them dinner, MarĆ­a! Enjoy :D


Barry - July 9, 2023, 8:24 a.m.

Easy to make and extremely tasty. Adding to my favourites


Irma - July 5, 2023, 8:38 p.m.

Lovely and creamy šŸ˜Š


Jax - July 5, 2023, 11 a.m.

Amazing recipe with a great taste. Even my sceptical partner cleared his platešŸ’Ŗ Will definitely make again!


Andreas Spiegler - July 2, 2023, 7:46 p.m.


Jojo - June 27, 2023, 7:59 p.m.

This recipe is soooo good and delicious! Normally I would eat 2 servings of pasta pesto and I would become hungry again after an hour and feel sluggish. But this pasta was so delicious and left me full, satisfied and energised. It will definitely become a household staple. Canā€™t wait to make it again!

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 28, 2023, 9:15 a.m.

šŸ™Œ šŸ™Œ it means so much that the recipe was satisfying and enjoyed, Jojo!


Wally - June 13, 2023, 4:14 a.m.

The pasta is very tasty differently a recipe to add to my broccoli collection. I added mustard powder to reactive the sulfurofaine in the broccoli. I also soaked the walnuts over night. It reduced the tannin in the walnuts which sometimes give a bitter taste and is why some people are allergic. I think it also blends better. Very tasty

Michele Tully - July 7, 2023, 6:46 a.m.

Thanks for sharing the tips - especially about the walnuts


A. - June 10, 2023, 8:05 p.m.

Very yummy, and quick to make. We Sadly didnā€™t have any miso but it was great anyways. We will definitely make it again.

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 10, 2023, 10:21 p.m.

So happy to hear, A - thanks a bunch! šŸ¤—


Caitlin Hough - April 19, 2023, 6:21 p.m.

This is crazy delicious and super easy! It is very creamy, with the perfect balance of flavours. Will definitely make again!

PUL small logo PUL Team - April 20, 2023, 7:06 a.m.

So happy to hear, Caitlin!


Inga - April 15, 2023, 9:19 p.m.

Very delicious and easy to prepare


Maaya - March 25, 2023, 2:40 p.m.

I guess this is just a matter of personal preference, but this recipe didnā€™t work for me. While I love each of them separately, something about the combination of avocado and pasta just didnā€™t taste right to me.


Cathy Granatino Gill - March 17, 2023, 11:52 p.m.

This was delish! I subbed pine nuts for walnuts (because thatā€™s what I had) but expect it tastes similar. Truly lovely!

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 18, 2023, 6:41 p.m.

A lovely substitution, Cathy, thank you!


Maria - March 17, 2023, 3:41 a.m.

SO delicious! My mom & I loved it ā¤ļø Will definitely make again - tasted like comfort food. Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe!!!

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 18, 2023, 2:51 a.m.

Thank you, Maria - it means so much šŸ™‚


iulia - March 8, 2023, 11:14 a.m.

Very easy to make and delicious