Comments on: Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Green Olives

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:40:11 +0000

In reply to Mary. Hi Mary, I'm so glad you have found another easy and healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will be excited to eat.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:32:54 +0000

My whole family absolutely loved it – including my toddlers! Loved the spin on classic pesto and how easy this comes together for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner! I served with burrata instead of the ricotta. Will definitely be adding this to our normal dinner rotation!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:51:27 +0000

In reply to Lindsay. Hi Lindsay, I'm glad you were able to adapt the recipe to your needs.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:51:47 +0000

One of my favorite ever recipes! We are WFPBNO, so made a couple of changes that made it compliant: omitted the olive oil, (added a bit more pasta water to make up for loss of liquid), in place of 3 T Parmesan, I subbed 2 T nutritional yeast. Last night had it on vegan ravioli. Leftovers will go on a plain pasta…so much flavor, it’ll be delicious!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:21:23 +0000

This is really good. I have found that good green olives stand in well for parmesan in a pinch when making pesto, so in this I thought all flavors balanced out really well. I used a few raw pecans instead of pines nuts and it was good. Thanks for another great recipe.

By: Nidhi Kansal

Nidhi Kansal — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:59:57 +0000

Great recipe. As someone who eats (or at least tries to eat) at a calorie deficit without compromising flavor or giving up foods (I am vegetarian however) I cut out the evoo and didn’t feel like I needed it given the other fats- cheese, olives, pine nuts. 10/10 and would make again! I consistently love everything Kate makes which is rare for me!

By: Isobelle Smith

Isobelle Smith — Mon, 12 May 2025 09:11:39 +0000

We loved this pasta! The combination of flavours and texture went so well together. Will become a regular on our menu!

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 03 May 2025 01:14:22 +0000

I liked this unusual combination of pesto ingredients. The olives definitely bring a flavor twist. I did add lemon juice, lemon zest and tomatoes to bring more pop. Another yum for Cookieandkate.

By: Libby

Libby — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:40 +0000

My husband and I really liked it. The recipe was just as simple as it looked and very tasty. I did learn that a food processor does not make a creamy sauce. I had to transfer it to a blender. Boo on the dishes. But I know better for next time. I would have loved some texture – maybe some toasted walnuts?

By: Meagan

Meagan — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:16:58 +0000

This was delicious! Loved the flavor! Easy for a weeknight too