Broccoli Pasta Sauce [Immersion Blender]
This flavorful sauce adds a bright green color (and plenty of health benefits) to any rice, grain, or pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 15 ml (1 Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil
- 160 g (1 cup) yellow onion, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 70 g (½ cup) raw pine nuts
- 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
- 215 g (3 cups) broccoli, broken into florets
- (½ ) lemon, peeled
- (¼ teaspoon) red pepper flakes
- (¼ teaspoon) kosher salt
- (¼ teaspoon) ground black pepper
Directions
- Place a medium-large saucepot on the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add pine nuts and sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until pine nuts are lightly toasted. Add broccoli and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetable stock, lemon, and pepper flake. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place the Immersion Blender into the middle of the saucepot. Submerge the blender below the surface of the liquid, but above the bottom of the pot.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the Immersion Blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 1 minute or until desired consistency is achieved.
Chef's Notes
- For an additional pop of flavor, try blending in 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese to this sauce after simmering.