Pasta with Pesto, Broccoli, and Potatoes

Health score
41%
Pasta with Pesto, Broccoli, and Potatoes
45 min.
6
619kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this exquisite Pasta with Pesto, Broccoli, and Potatoes recipe. A perfect blend of flavors and textures, this dish is versatile enough to serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish. With a generous serving size of six, it's ideal for sharing with family and friends.

Boasting a moderate calorie count of 619 kcal per serving, this recipe is mindful of your dietary needs without compromising on taste. The star ingredients - 1 pound of broccoli, 1 pound of linguine, 6 servings of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of classic pesto, and 0.5 pounds of red-skinned potatoes - come together harmoniously to create a memorable dining experience.

Preparing this dish is a breeze, thanks to its ready-in-45-minute promise. With equipment as simple as a bowl, pot, slotted spoon, and cutting board, you'll be enjoying this delectable pasta in no time. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking novice, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and those you share it with.

Ingredients

  • pound broccoli cut into 2-inch pieces
  • pound pasta 
  • servings parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • cup basil pesto 
  • 0.5 pound potatoes - remove skin peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • slotted spoon
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to cutting board; return water to boil.
  2. Add broccoli; cook 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to large bowl; return water to boil.
  3. Add linguine and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  4. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  5. Cut potatoes into small chunks.
  6. Add potatoes, pasta, and pesto to broccoli and toss, adding reserved cooking water by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve, passing cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories619kcal
Protein15.23%
Fat36.6%
Carbs48.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.33
Glycemic Load
23.67
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.244782551475%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.6mg
Kaempferol
5.93mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:618.89kcal
30.94%
Fat:25.17g
38.72%
Saturated Fat:7.6g
47.53%
Carbohydrates:74.51g
24.84%
Net Carbohydrates:68.82g
25.02%
Sugar:5.13g
5.71%
Cholesterol:29.41mg
9.8%
Sodium:947.75mg
41.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.57g
47.14%
Selenium:60.36µg
86.22%
Vitamin C:70.68mg
85.68%
Vitamin K:78.79µg
75.04%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.54%
Phosphorus:406.03mg
40.6%
Calcium:386.93mg
38.69%
Vitamin A:1566.41IU
31.33%
Fiber:5.69g
22.75%
Magnesium:74.76mg
18.69%
Zinc:2.8mg
18.66%
Potassium:634.66mg
18.13%
Folate:69.84µg
17.46%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.41%
Copper:0.32mg
15.91%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.65%
Iron:2.19mg
12.14%
Vitamin B3:2.23mg
11.13%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.7%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.62%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.75%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.53%
Source:Epicurious