Broccoli Spinach Kale Basil Pesto Pasta – Pepkitchen

Ingredients

• 14 broccoli florets (One broccoli head washed and florets removed)
• 1 cup spinach (washed and chopped)
• 1 cup kale (washed and chopped)
• 2 cup basil leaves
• 1/4 cup walnut (or pine nuts (to make it nut free you can add sunflower seeds or pepitas))
• 2 garlic (cloves chopped)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• water (as needed to crush the pesto)
• 500 g farfalle pasta
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 10 mushroom (sliced, optional)
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (optional. You can also use fresh cherry tomatoes in place of sun dried tomatoes. )
• italian seasoning (to sprinkle )
• 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle while serving)
• 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on top while serving)
• fresh basil leaves (to garnish)