Easy Lemon Broccoli Pasta: A Quick and Delicious 20-Minute Dinner
A quick and delicious 20-minute dinner recipe featuring lemon and broccoli pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli florets during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, then add it to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy dinner, lemon broccoli pasta, quick recipe