Description
A quick and flavorful pasta made with broccoli, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and Parmesan. Light, fresh, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water and add broccoli during the last few minutes.
- Reserve pasta water and drain.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil.
- Mash some broccoli into the pan to create a sauce base.
- Add pasta water gradually until sauce becomes creamy.
- Toss pasta and remaining broccoli into the sauce.
- Add Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until glossy and finish with parsley.
Notes
- Add more pasta water if sauce thickens while cooling.
- For extra brightness, add additional lemon juice before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 12
