⏱ 25 min total

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Name: Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup chopped Broccoli; 3 oz Whole wheat pasta; ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup leaves, whole Basil; 1 ½ tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Lemon juice; ½ dash Salt; ½ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 250 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

599

30%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
23g
15% of calories
Carbs
73g
46% of calories
Fat
27g
39% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Broccoli Pesto Pasta (250 g) has 599 calories, with 23 g of protein, 73 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (46% of calories). It is high in protein (47% DV), dietary fiber (49% DV) and Vitamin C (116% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 20% and 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

239cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.9g

Net carbs

59g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

14g

2.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein47%
Dietary fiber49%
Vitamin C116%
Vitamin E26%
Vitamin K128%
Thiamine42%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A11%
Vitamin B1211%
Potassium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium20%
Saturated fat33%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender to pulse the ingredients.
2
Separate the broccoli stalk from the florets and finely chop both. Cook the stalk in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green, about 3 minutes. Add the florets and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 more minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water, then drain on paper towels.
3
Add the pasta to the same pot of boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water, and return the pasta to the pot.
4
While the pasta cooks, transfer the broccoli (reserving a handful of florets) to a food processor. Add Parmesan, basil, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then process until smooth.
5
Toss the pasta with the broccoli pesto, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed to coat evenly. Toss in the reserved broccoli florets and season with salt and pepper.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (250 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	97 μg	11%
Vitamin C	105 mg	116%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	26%
Vitamin K	153 μg	128%
Thiamine	1 mg	42%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	5 mg	32%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	33%
Folate (B9)	127 μg	32%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	32%
Choline	25 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	349 mg	35%
Iron	4 mg	55%
Potassium	586 mg	12%
Magnesium	160 mg	38%
Phosphorus	445 mg	64%
Zinc	3 mg	29%
Copper	0.5 mg	50%
Manganese	3 mg	127%
Selenium	70 μg	127%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	28 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	614 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	7 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0.3 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0.3 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	17 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	45 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 599 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

114min
Walking (3.5 mph)
72min
Cycling (moderate)
50min
Running (6 mph)
84min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Broccoli Pesto Pasta?

One serving of Broccoli Pesto Pasta (1 serving) has 599 calories, which works out to 239 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Broccoli Pesto Pasta high in protein?

It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (47% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Broccoli Pesto Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 59 g of net carbs and 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Broccoli Pesto Pasta?

462 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Broccoli Pesto Pasta?

2.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (250 g)

Calories599

% Daily Value*

Total fat 27g	35%
Saturated fat 6.6g	33%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 462mg	20%
Total carbohydrate 73g	26%
Dietary fiber 14g	49%
Total sugars 2.3g
Protein 23g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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