5 from 42 votes
Broccoli with Lemon Rigatoni
Broccoli with Lemon Rigatoni combines al dente pasta and tender broccoli in a creamy sauce flavored with garlic, lemon zest and juice, and pecorino cheese. The dish balances richness from butter and cream with bright citrus notes, creating a smooth, flavorful pasta well suited as a main or side for an Italian-inspired meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
754 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, Vegetarian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754
% 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.