Name: Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pasta, such as penne or elbows, see notes 1; 2 cup(s) broccoli florets; 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan; 1 lemon, zested; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup(s) toasted pine nuts; salt and pepper to taste

Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Last Updated on February 28, 2024

Broccoli pasta is a simple and delicious way to get vegetables into your diet. Simply flavored with savory Parmesan, bright lemon zest and toasted pine nuts, it’s a hearty dish you can feel good about.

Brunch

Italian

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 lb

dried pasta, such as penne or elbows, see notes 1

2 cup(s)

broccoli florets

1/2 cup(s)

grated Parmesan

lemon, zested

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

1/4 cup(s)

toasted pine nuts

salt and pepper to taste

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Directions 5 steps | 25 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package’s instructions in boiling salted water.

Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 3

When the pasta is a couple of minutes away from being done, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water. Cook until the pasta is done, about 2 more minutes. The broccoli should be bright green and still crunchy. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta and broccoli.

Broccoli Pasta Recipe: When the pasta is a couple of minutes away from being done, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water.

Step 4

Take the pot off of the heat and stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest and butter. Season with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce.

Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Take the pot off of the heat and stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest and butter.

Step 5

When everything is evenly coated in the cheese and butter, place in a serving dish, sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve. Enjoy!

Broccoli Pasta Recipe: When everything is evenly coated in the cheese and butter, place in a serving dish, sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve.

Notes:

I've found thin pasta like spaghetti or fettuccine doesn't work as well. Try and procure bulky pasta shapes as they're better matched with the broccoli.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

617

FAT

18.2 g

PROTEIN

23.9 g

CARBS

90 g

Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 5 steps | 25 Minutes

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