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Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli

URL: https://www.loveandlemons.com/orecchiette-pasta/

Ingredients

The pasta and vegetables

  • 6 ounces orecchiette pasta
  • cups halved Brussels sprouts
  • ½ cup chopped kale stems
  • ½ bunch broccolini
  • ½ cup cooked chickpeas

The sauce and seasoning

  • 1 splash white wine or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Creamy Kale Pepita Pesto
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • for drizzling amount extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste shavings of pecorino or parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. In the same pot, heat olive oil and cook Brussels sprouts, kale stems, and broccolini stems until tender.
  3. Add broccolini florets and cook until all vegetables are tender.
  4. Add a splash of wine or broth and stir to deglaze the pot.
  5. Mix in the pasta and chickpeas, heating through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then serve with pesto and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2
Calories
400
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
50g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
10mg

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