Velvety Broccoli and Feta Pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 324.3
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
  • Sodium: 275.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.8 g
  • Protein: 15.2 g

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Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1 lb broccoli
    2 tbsp water
    salt and pepper
    olive oil
    1/2 small onion or 2 shallots, minced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/3 cup chopped flat parsley
    1 lemon, juiced
    1/2 cup feta
    1/4 cup water

Directions

Cut broccoli into small florets and steam. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large sauté pan. Cook the onion and garlic until it just begins to soften and then add the broccoli. Cook for several minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the parsley and cook until it is well wilted. Add lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes.

Transfer to a blender and add 1/4 cup of the feta and 1/4 cup water. Purée until smooth, adding a drizzle of olive oil and a little more water if it sticks or lumps. Purée to desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a good ridged pasta.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DJDRYSDALE.