This Nut Free Broccoli Pesto is creamy, garlicky, and bursting with fresh flavor! Serve it over pasta or use as a dipping sauce for fish or grilled chicken. Perfect for families, weeknight dinners, or anyone with a nut allergy looking for a wholesome, veggie-forward pasta sauce.
1. Steam broccoli – Fill a large saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add broccoli, cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Steam for about 5 minutes, until the broccoli is soft to fork. Drain the water.
2. Add broccoli, basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to a food processor or high-powered blender. Process until smooth. You may need to occasionally pause to scrape down the sides of the food processor.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pastsa according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
4. Mix the pasta with the broccoli pesto. For a thinner pesto, add some of the pasta water before mixing with the pasta. Serve warm with additional parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Enjoy!
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