penne-with-creamy-pesto-sauce.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.",
        "Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 1/2 cup pine nuts until the broccoli and asparagus are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt to taste.",
        "Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in flour and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk until thoroughly combined, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer sauce, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.",
        "Remove sauce from heat and whisk in prepared pesto. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.",
        "Pour pesto sauce into skillet with broccoli mixture; gently stir in penne pasta until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon pine nuts to serve."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta",
        "1 tablespoon olive oil",
        "1 pound fresh broccoli florets",
        "1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces",
        "1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms",
        "1/4 cup thinly sliced onion",
        "1 clove garlic, minced",
        "1/2 cup pine nuts",
        "salt to taste",
        "2 tablespoons butter",
        "3 tablespoons all-purpose flour",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "2 cups milk",
        "1 cup prepared pesto",
        "salt and ground black pepper to taste",
        "1 tablespoon pine nuts"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Penne with Creamy Pesto Sauce",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/220439/penne-with-creamy-pesto-sauce/"
}