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Pesto Chickpea Pasta with Broccoli

You'll love the crunchiness that the broccoli and pine nuts add to this pasta dish.
Keyword Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings 4
Author Adri Fonseca

Ingredients

  • 250 gr chickpea pasta
  • 1 large head of broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp pesto
  • 1 medium-sized onion (chopped)
  • A handful of pine nuts
  • 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
  • 40 gr parmesan cheese (to serve)

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, garlic, broccoli and pine nuts. Sautee for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the pesto to the pan. Sautee for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan and add more olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and top with grated parmesan cheese.