Warm Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad

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Warm Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad

Broccoli florets, fresh lemon, crunchy walnuts, pasta and Parmesan cheese make an irresistible pasta salad that can be served warm or at room temperature.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz. dry pasta bow ties, penne, etc
  • 8 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 TBS unsalted butter
  • 2 -3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • zest of one lemon
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 TBS freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to a bowl filled with iced water to shock the broccoli from continuing to cook and help it retain it's bright green color. Drain ice water and set broccoli aside.
  2. Add the pasta to the same pot you cooked the broccoli in and cook to al dente according to the package directions.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the oil. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 - 2 minutes, or until it becomes fragrant. Take off heat and add in the lemon zest and the lemon juice.
  4. Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the butter, garlic and oil. Stir to coat, Add in the broccoli and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer to a bowl, and add in the Parmesan cheese. Stir. Sprinkle some cheese on top for garnish and add a few lemon slices on top, if desired.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Adapted from Barefoot Contessa

Nutrition Information

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Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 245mg (10%) Potassium 489mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 910IU (18%) Vitamin C 110.1mg (122%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 245mg 10%
Potassium 489mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 910IU 18%
Vitamin C 110.1mg 122%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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

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