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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.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- ⅓ cup toasted chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the pasta to the same pot you cooked the broccoli in and cook to al dente according to the package directions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Adapted from Barefoot Contessa
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.