Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Name: Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets; Vegetarian option available; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 6 black olives, pitted; 8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine); Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish; Pesto sauce

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4 cups broccoli florets
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Vegetarian option available
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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6 black olives, pitted
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8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
10
Pesto sauce

Ingredients

1
4 cups broccoli florets
2
Vegetarian option available
3
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4
3 cloves garlic, minced
5
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6
6 black olives, pitted
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8 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
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Salt and pepper to taste
9
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
10
Pesto sauce

Directions

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Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 3-5 minutes
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Drain and set aside
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Mince the garlic and combine it with the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt
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Mix well to create the pesto sauce
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Combine the cooked pasta, pesto sauce, black olives, and chopped parsley
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Toss until well coated
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Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.