Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Name: Lemon Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 & 1/2 pounds broccoli; 1 pound rotini pasta; 3-4 cups spinach; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 large lemon; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 cup parmesan; olive oil; salt and pepper; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
462 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Whitney Jenkins

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This super easy broccoli pasta recipe is a quick meal for a busy night! The veggies keep it healthy, and the garlic, lemon, and red pepper make it extra tasty, making it one of my favorite quick pasta dishes.

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Ingredients

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3 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 & 1/2 pounds broccoli fresh
1 pound rotini pasta
3-4 cups spinach
4 tablespoons butter
1 large lemon zested and juiced
2 cloves garlic crushed and minced
1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 cup parmesan fresh, plus more to garnish
olive oil to garnish
salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges fresh, to garnish

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Instructions

In a large skillet or pot, bring the salt and water to a boil.
While you wait, prep your broccoli by trimming the stems and cutting the florets into similar sized pieces (I like mine bite-size.)
Add the rotini and boil on high for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover, and set a timer for 3 minutes (Leave the burner on high enough to keep a rolling boil).
When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and drain the pasta using a lid or colander. Return to the pan and stir in the spinach.
Sprinkle with lemon zest. Let it sit for a few minutes so the spinach wilts.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt the 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. (I let mine get brown, because that's just how I roll, but that's not necessary).
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper and saute for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Turn off the heat and add 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Add the lemon butter to the pasta and stir.
Stir in 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with more cheese, fresh lemon wedges, and eat hot!

Notes

Recipe adapted from my brother Nathan, who got the recipe from a girl he went on a date with a long time ago.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 462kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Potassium 659mg (19%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2505IU (50%) Vitamin C 115mg (128%) Calcium 305mg (31%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	462kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	67g	22%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	31mg	10%
Potassium	659mg	14%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	2505IU	50%
Vitamin C	115mg	128%
Calcium	305mg	31%
Iron	3mg	17%