Broccoli Pesto Linguine

4 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup boiling water
2 bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons chicken flavored soup base or granules.
10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli,
1/3 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
9-ounce package Linguine
4 fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

COMBINE water and bouillon in small bowl; stir to dissolve. Place bouillon mixture, broccoli, cheese, basil, oil and garlic in food processor or blender; cover. Process until smooth to form pesto.
PREPARE pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss pesto with pasta. Season with ground black pepper. Garnish with basil leaves.

Onion Pasta

5 servings

INGREDIENTS
5 onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pound dry pasta


MELT butter in a large skillet and brown onions.

ADD basil, pepper, water and bouillon and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

ADD onions to cooked pasta, sprinkle with cheese and serve.