Pasta Broccoli
Pasta Broccoli is a quick and versatile dish that combines tender broccoli with perfectly cooked pasta, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Medium sauté pan
- strainer
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- Short pasta e.g., fusilli
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Garlic
- Onion
- Olive oil or extra virgin olive oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Reserved pasta water
- Fresh herbs e.g., parsley
- Optional: onion powder
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and stir.
- Pour in reserved pasta water to create a sauce. Add the pasta, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Finish with fresh herbs and more cheese if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: About 1170 per serving
- Fat: 58 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40% of the meal
- Protein: 15% of the meal
- Fiber: Provides about 29% of the daily value