Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and White Beans: Easy Healthy Delight
A delicious and healthy dish combining the flavors of pesto, pasta, broccoli, and white beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup pesto
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, then return to pot.
- Add white beans, pesto, salt, pepper, and olive oil; toss to combine.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of pasta water.
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pesto, pasta, broccoli, white beans, healthy