Description
A simple and flavorful pasta dish with garlic, lemon, and broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to the pasta pot.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet.
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Adjust garlic amount to your taste.
- Can add red pepper flakes for spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Garlic Lemon Broccoli Pasta