Description
A quick and easy pasta dish featuring vibrant broccoli and zesty lemon, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli florets during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and broccoli, mixing well.
- Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping pasta and broccoli in advance. Substitute gluten-free pasta or nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg