Pesto Fregula with Summer Vegetables

Easy one-pot pesto fregula with summer vegetables. A flavorful and flexible side dish with peppers, broccoli, and cauliflower. Makes about 4 side dish servings or 2-3 mains.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Fusion, International

Keyword broccoli, Cauliflower, pasta, red pepper

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 321kcal

Ingredients

200 grams fregula pasta about 1.25 cups
0.5 red bell pepper
0.5 yellow bell pepper
0.5 cup broccoli florets
0.5 cup cauliflower florets
0.5 cup pesto
0.25 grated parmesan
1.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
550 ml water 2.25 cups

Instructions

Dice the bell peppers. Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets and set aside.
In a large pot or deep skillet, combine fregula, pesto, diced peppers, salt, pepper, and water (just enough to cover).
Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the broccoli and cauliflower and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, or until fregula is tender and most of the water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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