Broccoli with Lemon Rigatoni
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
754 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian
Broccoli with Lemon Rigatoni
Description
To make this dish, rigatoni pasta is boiled in salted water until nearly cooked. Broccoli florets are added partway through cooking to become tender alongside the pasta. Butter is melted in a pan where crushed garlic and broccoli stalks sauté briefly to release flavor. Heavy cream is added along with lemon zest and juice, creating a creamy lemon sauce seasoned with salt and black pepper and simmered until slightly thickened.
The drained pasta and broccoli are tossed into the sauce, with some reserved cooking water added if needed to loosen the sauce and evenly coat the pasta. A generous amount of grated pecorino cheese is incorporated, lending a salty, nutty depth. The final dish combines textured pasta, crisp-tender broccoli, and a luscious, bright sauce.
This recipe serves as a comforting vegetarian option and pairs well with grilled proteins or crusty bread. The lemon accent cuts through the creaminess, lending freshness while the garlic enhances savory depth. It showcases simple ingredients with balanced flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- ½ pound broccoli
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon zest + juice
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- ½ cup pecorino cheese
Instructions
- Separate the stalks and the florets. Split in half the stalk and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a 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 the boiling water and drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large pan, melt butter and add the garlic and broccoli stems and cook for a few minutes over medium-high heat. . Pour the cream, lemon juice, and zest. Season to taste. Allow simmering for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli into the sauce and add a splash of the cooking water. Toss to coat in sauce, adding more pasta water if necessary.
- Add a generous amount of grated cheese, toss, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 754kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1455IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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