Broccoli Pesto Pasta with Green Olives

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a food processor.

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.

To the food processor, add olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, olives, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta and broccoli pesto, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.

Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.