Broccoli Pasta with Lemony-Garlicky Dressing
It's a simple dish but has lots of delicious flavors. Garlic and lemon zests are cooked in butter-olive oil mixture with additional fresh lemon juice really make this dish heavenly tasty and refreshing. You can sprinkle whatever nuts you have on hand or you prefer on top.
Ingredients
| 4 | cups |
broccoli florets
with 2-inch tender stems, 1 large one or two small head |
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| 4 | ounces |
pasta, whole wheat
fusili, bow tie, or penne |
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| 1 | tablespoon |
butter, unsalted
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| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
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| 2 | cloves |
garlic
or to taste, minced |
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| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
fresh |
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| 4 | tablespoons |
nuts
toasted, such as walnuts, almonds, for serving |
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Parmesan cheese
for serving |
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Directions
Steam the broccoli for 3 minutes or until fork tender.
Transfer the broccoli into iced water to stop cooking.
Drain well, add into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, 11 to 13 minutes or reach the consistency you prefer.
Drain well and add to the broccoli.
While the pasta is cooking, in a small nonstick skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium heat.
Add the garlic and lemon zest, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the lemon juice into the skillet, and pour the mixture over the broccoli and pasta.
Toss gently until well coated and distributed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Top with toasted nuts and parmesan if you like.
Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 94g (3.3 oz)
