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Roasted Broccoli and Lemon Pasta
The bright flavor of lemon makes this easy weeknight pasta dinner impossible to resist.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 653 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.