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    Broccoli Pasta Sauce

    Published: Jun 7, 2012 ยท Updated: Aug 24, 2022 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Broccoli Pasta Sauce is a great way to add more vegetables to your pasta dishes

    If you're always trying to find ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your life, you'll love this pasta sauce.

    This pasta sauce is an excellent way to incorporate more vegetables into your dinner. The broccoli sauce doesn't taste bitter but is light & lively thanks to the addition of lemon juice.

    It has a nice, green color (thanks to the extra spinach) and is a welcome change from the standard tomato-based sauce for pasta.

    Side note: lemon juice and other citrus juices or vinegar are all great things to add to dishes at the end of cooking. It helps brighten the flavor.

    It really is worth trying.

    Oh, and it's super easy & quick too! Try this soon!

    Broccoli Pasta Sauce

    Broccoli Pasta Sauce is a great way to add more vegetables to your pasta dishes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 head broccoli chopped
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 cup fresh spinach
    • ยฝ lemon juiced
    • ยผ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
    • ยผ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon pepper
    • 8 oz whole grain pasta

    Instructions

    • Steam the broccoli for about 5 minutes, just enough to soften it. Remove and set aside.
    • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high and saute the broccoli for about 5-7 minutes. Lower heat to medium and stir in garlic. Continue cooking, while stirring, for one minute. Remove from heat.
    • Once the broccoli-garlic mixture has cooled, add it to a food processor with the remaining ingredients except pasta (and optional toppings). Process until smooth. Add more lemon juice or broth if needed.
    • Meanwhile, cook pasta to al dente. Drain {reserve a tablespoon or so of pasta water} but do not rinse.
    • Immediately toss the broccoli sauce with the freshly cooked pasta. Use reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
    • Top pasta with optional toppings if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Optional toppings: chopped red bell pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, cooked chicken, chickpeas

    What to Use in This Recipe

    Knife
    red spoon
    Spoon
    Mini Food Processor
    Dutch Oven
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    Nutrition Facts
    Broccoli Pasta Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    342
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    15
    g
    23
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Sodium
     
    320
    mg
    14
    %
    Potassium
     
    541
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    44
    g
    15
    %
    Fiber
     
    12
    g
    50
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    19
    g
    38
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1650
    IU
    33
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    145
    mg
    176
    %
    Calcium
     
    125
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    7
    mg
    39
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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