Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli
Cavatappi is tossed with roasted broccoli, pesto, lemon juice, and Parmesan for a light pasta dish with bright, herby flavor and a savory cheese finish. Garlic powder and olive oil round out the sauce, while the corkscrew pasta holds onto the pesto and roasted broccoli. It makes a quick, easy midweek dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Spread the broccoli florets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss the florets until lightly coated. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the broccoli begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Remove the roasted broccoli from the oven and toss it with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice until the florets are lightly coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.
- 6
Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot. Keep the stove on low heat and mix in the pesto. Add the roasted broccoli and mix until well combined. Serve the pasta in bowls with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 844.23 kcal High 42%
- Protein 33.64 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 128.93 g 47%
- Total Fat 24.85 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 5.52 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.74 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 343.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 10.96 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 6.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 370.84 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 6.58 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 930.36 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 118.79 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 182.03 mg Good Source 202%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli is made with 10 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Cavatappi Pasta, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 844.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Cavatappi Pasta, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 844.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli healthy?
- Cavatappi Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Broccoli has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 844.23 calories and 33.64 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 343.53 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.52 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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