Broccoli Pasta
This is going to be your favorite pasta side dish. Tender pasta finished in a fresh lemony garlic sauce! It's an easy recipe with bright, vibrant flavors ready in just less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 592kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry small pasta
- 1 bag 10oz Steam in broccoli
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- Juice of one lemon
- Zest of two lemons
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
Optional:
- More parsley to garnish.
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Steam broccoli per package directions in the microwave. You can also use fresh broccoli and steam on stove top.
- In a jar with lid, mix all sauce ingredients.
- Pour half the pasta water into the jar, secure the lid an shake to combine.
- Return pasta and broccoli to the pot over medium heat then pour sauce over.
- Mix well until cheese melts.
- Add more pasta water if necessary and taste to adjust seasoning.
Notes
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
Nutrition
Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 2mg
