Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Name: Lemon Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz Spaghetti; 1 head broccoli; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 large cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; lemon zest from 1 lemon; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup pasta cooking water; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
18 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
566 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Yael Holden

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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz Spaghetti 230g
1 head broccoli 1 lb (450g)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 large cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
lemon zest from 1 lemon
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice or to taste
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 70g
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Divide the broccoli into small florets, peel the core and cut into thick slices. Finely chop the garlic.
Cook the pasta and broccoli together in a large pot: cook the pasta for 5 minutes, then add the broccoli and cook for a further 3 minutes (the total time of cooking spaghetti is 8 minutes). Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water. Set aside.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large frying pan. When hot add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook, stirring for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Whisk in pasta cooking water, lemon juice, lemon zest. Leave to cool for a minute then whisk in grated parmesan.
Add the broccoli and cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until evenly coated. Add more lemon juice and red pepper flakes if necessary.
Enjoy!

Notes

If you forgot to reserve pasta cooking water you can make corn starch flurry by stirring 1/4 teaspoon of corn starch with 1/4 cup of water.
The most important part of preparing this simple dish - don't overcook the pasta and broccoli! Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should have a little bite to it but be cooked through. Broccoli should be nicely crunchy.
Servings = 3 medium servings or 2 generous servings.
Calories = 1 serving (1/3 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!