Broccoli, walnut and blue cheese pasta

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
64%
Broccoli, walnut and blue cheese pasta
15 min.
2
815kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Broccoli, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Pasta, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This vegetarian recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes, but it also boasts a health score of 64, making it a fantastic choice for those seeking a wholesome meal. With its rich combination of ingredients, this pasta dish serves as a versatile option for lunch, a side dish, or even a main course.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the vibrant broccoli florets, which add a burst of color and essential nutrients. Paired with the creamy, tangy blue cheese, such as dolcelatte, this dish offers a unique flavor profile that is both satisfying and indulgent. The addition of crunchy walnuts provides a delightful texture, while the olive oil brings everything together in a luscious embrace.

Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a delicious meal, this Broccoli, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Pasta is sure to please. The zesty squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the dish, making it a refreshing option for any occasion. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy a plateful of goodness that nourishes both body and soul!

Ingredients

  • 200 penne pasta 
  • 250 broccoli florets 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • handful walnuts chopped
  • 100 cheese blue such as dolcelatte, cubed
  •  juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook penne; 4 mins before the end of cooking, throw in broccoli florets. Meanwhile, heat olive oil, add a handful chopped walnuts and fry gently for 1 min.
  2. Drain the pasta, adding 4 tbsp cooking water to the walnuts. Return the pasta to the pan, add the walnuts and creamy blue cheese. Gently stir on the heat, just to melt the cheese. Squeeze over lemon juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories815kcal
Protein14.29%
Fat43.6%
Carbs42.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.5
Glycemic Load
32.16
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
35.748695741529%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.41mg
Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.02mg
Kaempferol
9.8mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
4.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:815.16kcal
40.76%
Fat:40.14g
61.75%
Saturated Fat:12.63g
78.92%
Carbohydrates:87.23g
29.08%
Net Carbohydrates:79.73g
28.99%
Sugar:5.81g
6.46%
Cholesterol:37.5mg
12.5%
Sodium:622.98mg
27.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.6g
59.2%
Vitamin C:117.5mg
142.42%
Vitamin K:137.63µg
131.08%
Selenium:74.32µg
106.18%
Manganese:1.7mg
84.89%
Phosphorus:518.1mg
51.81%
Calcium:359.49mg
35.95%
Folate:132.45µg
33.11%
Copper:0.61mg
30.56%
Fiber:7.5g
30%
Magnesium:115.35mg
28.84%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.56%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.82%
Zinc:3.72mg
24.82%
Potassium:827.74mg
23.65%
Vitamin A:1164.15IU
23.28%
Vitamin E:3.35mg
22.36%
Vitamin B5:2.12mg
21.17%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.53%
Iron:2.89mg
16.08%
Vitamin B3:3.19mg
15.95%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.17%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%