Zesty Lemon and Broccoli Pasta
Light and citrusy, this pasta stays fresh and crunchy with lightly steamed broccoli florets.
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Nutrition
per serving- kcal
- 465
- Protein
- 16 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 65 g
Ingredients
for 4 servings- Spaghetti400 g
- broccoli florets400 g
- lemon2 pcs
- olive oil60 ml
- parmesan80 g
- garlic4 clove
Method
7 stepsBring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for 7 minutes.
Add broccoli florets to the pasta pot and cook for an additional 3 minutes until pasta is al dente and broccoli is tender-crisp.
Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a small amount of cooking water.
In the same pot, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Return the pasta and broccoli to the pot, toss with lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.