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Broccoli Pesto

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Submitted by: ChefTindabee

 

This pasta dish is quite simple and really produces a delicious product. If the directions are followed, this can be done in under 30 minutes.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 heads broccoli, cooked and strained
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bunch basil leaves, about 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 to 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley, fresh
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, sliced in wedges
  • 10-12 button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups rigatoni, or choice of pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Method

Put a large pot of water and 1 tsp salt on the stove and bring to a boil. In a food processor, puree broccoli, basil, parsley, garlic and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Should be the consistency of a thick tomato sauce, if not, add some more stock. Place sauce into a pot on medium low heat, stirring frequently. Slice chicken into long strips and salt and pepper them. Heat up 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Once heated, put chicken in and cook until light golden at a medium high temperature. Add chicken to sauce. Once sauce is heated, add Parmesan cheese. Once water comes to a boil, add pasta. Heat up 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes on medium high. Add mushrooms and cook until a golden brown and add to sauce. Adjust sauce as needed with salt and pepper.

 

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Number of Servings: 4

 

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