Lemon Broccoli Pasta
This super easy broccoli pasta recipe is a quick meal for a busy night! The veggies keep it healthy, and the garlic, lemon, and red pepper make it extra tasty, making it one of my favorite quick pasta dishes.
Foto: The Food Charlatan — The Food CharlatanIngredients
- 3 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 & 1/2 pounds broccoli (fresh)
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed and minced)
- 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 3 -4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan (fresh, plus more to garnish)
- olive oil (to garnish)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- lemon wedges (fresh, to garnish)
Steps
In a large skillet or pot, bring the salt and water to a boil.
While you wait, prep your broccoli by trimming the stems and cutting the florets into similar sized pieces (I like mine bite-size.)
Add the rotini and boil on high for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover, and set a timer for 3 minutes (Leave the burner on high enough to keep a rolling boil).
When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and drain the pasta using a lid or colander.
Return to the pan. Stir in 3-4 cups fresh spinach.
Sprinkle with lemon zest. Let it sit for a few minutes so the spinach wilts.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt the 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. (I let mine get brown, because that's just how I roll, but that's not necessary).
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper and saute for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Turn off the heat and add 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Add the lemon butter to the pasta and stir.
Stir in 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with more cheese, fresh lemon wedges, and eat hot!
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