Level up your pesto pasta with this super yummy and easy recipe!
RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
Sausage or franks – 3-4 pcs, cut thinly
Broccoli – 200-300 grams, cut
Pasta (spiral or linguini) - 3 cups or 250 grams
Olive oil – 2 teaspoons
Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
Pesto – 5-6 tablespoon
Grape tomatoes – 5 pcs, cut into halves)
Ground pepper or garlic and pepper seasoning – 1 teaspoon
Salt for boiling pasta and to taste sauce
Pepper flakes (optional) – 1/2 teaspoon
Parmesan cheese (optional) – for garnish
PROCEDURE:
1. Cook pasta based on instructions on the label. Don't forget to put salt (around 3-4 teaspoons) in the pot with the boiling water before putting in pasta. Usually, this takes 7-8 minutes to be cooked, until al dente.
2. Once pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan or pot. Medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add broccoli. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5. Add tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add cooked pasta. Add pasta water, pesto and pepper flakes. Stir together.
7. Add ground pepper and salt to taste.
8. Serve with parmesan cheese.
Voila! Now enjoy this healthy Italian cuisine while enjoying the company of your loved one at dinner or just binge-watching Netflix.
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