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20-minute Broccoli Pasta al Limone
Dinner in 20? Yes please! Creamy, lemon Pasta al Limone with broccoli is a delicious dinner recipe, ready in a flash!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter / olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 250 g (½lb) broccolini
- 1 cup cream
- 1 lemon zest + juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
- ½ cup parmesan grated
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli stalks and set aside. Larger florets can be split in halves or quarters.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add the pasta.
- Boil for 8 minutes (or until very almost cooked through) then add the broccoli florets.
- Cook until the broccoli is tender and the pasta is cooked. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain.
- In a large pan, melt butter or add a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and broccoli stems and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the cream, lemon juice and zest and season. Allow to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon easily.
- Tip the drained pasta and broccoli into the sauce and add a splash of pasta cooking water. Toss to coat in sauce, adding more pasta water if necessary.
- Add a generous amount of grated cheese, toss and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1003IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1003IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.