5 from 27 votes
One Pan Lemon Broccoli Pasta
One Pan Lemon Broccoli Pasta combines farfalle pasta with tender broccoli florets in a creamy lemon-infused sauce. The dish is cooked in a single pan, incorporating shallots, garlic, vegetable broth, and heavy cream, resulting in a rich and flavorful pasta with bright lemon notes. The addition of Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice at the end balances the creaminess with tangy freshness, making it a comforting yet vibrant meal option.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
385 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot finely diced, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta or rotini, whole-wheat or regular
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 10 ounces broccoli florets thawed and roughly chopped, frozen; in package
To serve:
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat, and add the oil.
- Once hot, add the diced shallot and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Next, add the dry pasta, water, broth, cream, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Uncover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes.
- Next, add broccoli and cook, stirring, until heated through 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice, and top with lemon zest.
- Serve immediately with more grated parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
831mg
(35%)
Potassium
479mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
795IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 831mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.