Pesto sauce can be prepared in tons of way incorporating varieties of green like, spinach, arugula, kale, avocado etc. along with basil. And same goes for adding nut, like walnuts, cashews, almonds. Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto is really quick, easy to make and healthy too. Try this with homemade pesto sauce, It’s really amazing!
Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add salt and ¼ Tsp. of oil. Add pasta and cook pasta until al dente or as per packet instructions. Scoop out and save one 1-2 cup of water for later use, rest drain pasta, add ¼ Tsp. oil and keep aside to cool down a bit.
Chopped/dice all the veggies and blanch broccoli.
Heat oil in a wide pan, toss in all diced veggies except broccoli.
Add minced/pressed garlic, sauté on medium high for 2-3 minute.
Next add in blanched broccoli and sauté for 1 minute. Vegetable should not be over cooked, taste best when sautéed on medium high flame firm and crunchy.
Switch off the flame, add pasta pesto sauce, black pepper and salt and mix well, adjust the sauces and seasoning as per your taste.
Garnish with parmesan cheese, chili flakes and serve hot.
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