Description
A delightful and nutritious pasta dish featuring fresh broccoli and a buttery garlic sauce, brightened with lemon juice.
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti, penne, or whole wheat)
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
- Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and sauté for 3-5 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
- Combine the drained pasta with the broccoli in the skillet. Add a splash of reserved pasta water and the lemon juice. Mix well.
- Finish by tossing in fresh herbs and, if desired, a sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta, broccoli, healthy recipe, vegetarian, quick meals