PASTA WITH BROCCOLI PESTO

Pasta with Broccoli Pesto image

Broccoli, garlic, walnuts and Parmesan cheese are blended for an easy pesto sauce to toss with pasta, ham and tomatoes in this colorful entree.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. PLANTERS Peanut Oil
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup walnut pieces, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 pkg. (16 oz.) bow tie pasta, cooked, drained
1 pkg. (9 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, cut into strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Cook and stir garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat until tender. Stir in broccoli; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
Place chicken broth, broccoli mixture and 1/4 cup of the walnuts in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth; stir in cheese. Place in large bowl.
Add pasta, ham, tomatoes and remaining 1/2 cup walnuts; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g