Creamy Broccoli Pasta

By peridot728

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta
• 1 bunch cooked broccoli florets, drained, or about 4 cups of florets*
• 5 medium fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Dash salt (or to taste)
• Dash freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 24mins

Preparation

Step 1

Put the broccoli florets in a saucepan with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and steam until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Alternatively, put the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over simmering water and steam for about 5 minutes, until tender.

Put the drained broccoli in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the basil, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse to puree the mixture. Leave it a little chunky or puree it until it's smooth.

Taste the broccoli mixture and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it following the package recommendations. Drain well.

In a bowl combine the hot drained pasta with the broccoli mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly. Serve hot as a side dish or main dish. Offer extra Parmesan cheese at the table.