Broccoli, Pasta, and Pesto Salad |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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If you've never tried pesto before, this is the recipe to start with. Maybe, once you try pesto, you'll be encouraged to add basil to your kitchen garden! Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked fancy pasta |
2 cups diced ham or 2 cups pork or 2 cups beef or 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey |
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender |
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf |
2 -3 cloves garlic |
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Cook and drain pasta; cool.
2. Combine pasta, meat, broccoli, and cheeses in large bowl.
3. Put basil and garlic in food processor or blender; whiz.
4. Add mayo to food processor or blender.
5. Mix thoroughly.
6. Stir into pasta mix.
7. Toss to coat.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
9. During the last 1/2 hour of chilling time, toss once to mix.
10. For color contrast, serve with cherry tomatoes, cut in halves.
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