This comforting pasta bake combines tender penne pasta, crispy broccoli, and a creamy avocado pesto sauce, topped with melted cheese for a golden, tangy finish. The avocado adds richness without heavy cream, making it both indulgent and refreshing.
⏱ Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients
For the pasta and broccoli
300 g (10 oz) penne pasta
200 g (2 cups) broccoli florets
Salt for boiling water
For the avocado pesto sauce
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup (120 ml) basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk or unsweetened almond milk
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
For the baking
1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Spray or drizzle of olive oil (optional for browning)
Instructions
Continued on the next page
How To Make Smothered Green Beans
How To Make Fried Red Tomatoes
How To Make Easy Homemade Mini Corn Dogs
10 delicious freezer meal recipes to dump into the slow cooker
ONE POT LASAGNA SOUP
How to make orchid fertilizer at home
Miód, sok z cytryny, cebula, czosnek i tarty imbir – naturalna mieszanka wspierająca zdrowie
How To Make *Buttermilk Pie*
‘Saucy Comfort’—warm, fragrant, and oh-so-tender, this 5-ingredient dish is always a hit in the winter!
