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Title: Broccoli Pesto Cheese Ravioli
Categories: Pasta, Vegetables
Yield: 1 Servings

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1 Head broccoli florets
3 tb Olive oil
2 tb Parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 ts Lemon juice
1/2 ts Garlic, minced
1/4 ts Salt
2 tb Walnuts pcs
1/2 lb Ravioli, cooked
1 tb Olive oil
2 tb Fresh basil, chopped for
-garnish
Parmesan cheese, grated

Select the nicer half of the florets and reserve. Blanch the remainder in
boiling water, refresh in cold water and then drain and dry them. Combine
the blanched broccoli in the food processor with olive oil, cheese, lemon
juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth, then add walnuts and pulse
until nuts are chopped. Remove from bowl and set aside. Add the reserved
broccoli florets to the pot a minute before ravioli are done. Drain ravioli
and broccoli in a colander. Return warm pot to low heat and add olive oil.
Return ravioli and broccoli to pan and toss with sauce mixture and serve
immediately in hot deep plates, garnished with fresh basil if desired. Pass
additional grated Parmesan cheese.