Zesty Lemon Broccoli Pasta for Quick Weeknight Dinners

This Lemon Broccoli Pasta is a quick, healthy, and delicious vegetarian dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Pasta (penne or spaghetti) Cook al dente

For the Broccoli

2 cups Broccoli Trimmed into florets

For the Flavor

3-4 cloves Garlic Minced
1 each Lemon (zest and juice) Fresh
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing

For Garnish

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Optional
1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, to taste

Equipment

large pot
Skillet
Steaming basket

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Steam broccoli florets for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add drained pasta and steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss together.
Add lemon juice, zest, reserved pasta water, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir for 2 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different pasta shapes or proteins like grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas. Adjust spice levels to taste.

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