One Pot Broccoli Penne

Name: One Pot Broccoli Penne
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 lb Whole wheat Penne pasta; 1 lb broccoli florets; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced; juice from half a lemon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
421 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

One Pot Broccoli Penne

Jack Kelley

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It's light, fresh, healthy, and can be made in just one pot! This One Pot Broccoli Penne is a meatless meal will sure to be a family favorite like it is in our house!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb Whole wheat Penne pasta
1 lb broccoli florets about 5-6 cups
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced see notes
juice from half a lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to salt water
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping

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Instructions

Bring a large pot with salted water to a boil.
Add penne to pot and boil for 5 minutes. Add broccoli and boil for another 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender. Drain and return to the pot.
Add garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper to the pot and mix well. Add olive oil and mix. Top with Parmesan cheese and mix. Serve immediately and top with more Parmesan cheese.

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Notes

You can use frozen broccoli, just add to pot with only one minute left for the pasta to cook.
The garlic isn't fully cooked, so if you want the garlic flavor but not bites of minced garlic, add a 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 347mg (14%) Potassium 249mg (7%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 543IU (11%) Vitamin C 69mg (77%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	421kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	53g	18%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	347mg	14%
Potassium	249mg	5%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	543IU	11%
Vitamin C	69mg	77%
Calcium	128mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%