Roasted Broccoli and Lemon Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    653 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Roasted Broccoli and Lemon Pasta

The bright flavor of lemon makes this easy weeknight pasta dinner impossible to resist.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium head broccoli cut into uniform florets (about 4 cups)
  • 2 medium leeks trimmed and sliced into ¼ inch rounds (white and light green parts only)
  • 2 lemons cut into thin rounds and seeds removed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces Whole wheat Penne pasta or pasta of choice, cooked al dente
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the Almond Parmesan:

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Toss the broccoli, leeks and lemons together with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and place on a prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven until lightly browned and tender, about 25 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time. If the leeks are browning too quickly, remove them earlier.
  2. While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the almond parmesan. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until the "cheese" is similar in texture to grated parmesan. Taste and add more nutritional yeast, salt or garlic powder if needed.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the pasta and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide onto plates and serve with the almond parmesan.

Notes

  • Leftover almond parmesan can be refrigerated in an airtight container for several weeks. If you're not a fan of strong lemon flavors, discard the lemon rounds before serving--they'll still infuse the dish with a subtle flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4servings Calories 653kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 356mg (15%) Potassium 1009mg (29%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1775IU (36%) Vitamin C 170mg (189%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 653 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4servings
Calories 653kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 356mg 15%
Potassium 1009mg 21%
Fiber 17g 68%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1775IU 36%
Vitamin C 170mg 189%
Calcium 208mg 21%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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