Spring Delight: Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Lemon Ricotta Recipe

Today’s Unique Creation: Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Lemon Ricotta

As the weather starts to warm up, I find myself craving lighter and fresher dishes. That’s why today I’m excited to share my recipe for Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Lemon Ricotta. This dish is a delightful combination of creamy ricotta cheese, zesty lemon, and flavorful broccoli pesto that will surely become a new favorite in your spring recipe rotation.

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 250g pasta
• 200g broccoli florets
• 150g ricotta cheese
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• 50g pine nuts
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 60ml olive oil
• to taste
• to taste

To bring this dish to life, you will need the following kitchen tools:

• saucepan
• food processor
• large pot
• zester
• juicer

Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted water. In the meantime, blanch the broccoli florets in the same pot for a few minutes until they are bright green and tender. Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Next, make the broccoli pesto by combining the blanched broccoli, pine nuts, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.

In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with a bit of lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste. Once the pasta and broccoli are cooked and drained, toss them together with the broccoli pesto until well coated. Serve the pasta topped with dollops of lemon ricotta and an extra sprinkle of lemon zest for brightness.

The total weight of the cooked dish is approximately 800g, with 4 servings at around 200g per serving. Each serving is approximately 400 calories.

A clever tip for this dish is to save some whole pine nuts to sprinkle on top for added crunch and texture. It takes this dish to the next level and adds a nice contrast to the creamy pasta.

I encourage you to give this Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Lemon Ricotta a try and make it your own by adding your favorite seasonal vegetables or herbs. Enjoy the fresh flavors and vibrant colors of this unique creation!