Description
This Easy 20 Minute Lemon Broccoli Pasta Dinner is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of lemon, garlic, and red pepper flakes adds a zesty kick to the tender broccoli and pasta, making it a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces broccoli florets (or 1 head)
- 1/2 pound short pasta
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicy!)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Juice of half a lemon
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Broccoli: In the same pot, blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve the pasta topped with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp to make this dish more filling.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg