Lemon Broccoli Pasta

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Lemon Broccoli pasta is a quick, easy dinner recipe that’s healthy too. Best of all, it costs just over $1 per serving!

This Lemon Broccoli Pasta is a delicious, easy recipe to put on the table for dinner. If you walk through the door at 5:30, you can be eating this meal by 6:00. The flavorful lemon topping mixes well with the savory dried tomatoes and Parmesan. My children enjoy this meal too, which makes it a winner in our house.

My husband and I used to make this dish all the time before we had kids. I always used pine nuts in the past, but their price has become astronomical. I recently saw a tiny package of pine nuts for $13.49 at the grocery store. This is way out of my league, so now I use walnuts instead to add a little extra protein and nuttiness. This dish is very flexible, so you can substitute or add other vegetables you have on hand.

Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Lemon Broccoli pasta is a quick, easy dinner recipe that’s healthy, too.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Broccoli, Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 369kcal

Author: Annemarie Rossi

Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole wheat or gluten-free pasta about 8 cups cooked
• 3 cups broccoli florets (6 ounces)
• 3 tbs olive oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup dried tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1½ tbs maple syrup
• ¼ cup diced walnuts or pine nuts
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Boil the pasta according to the package directions, Drain and set aside.
• Pour ¼ cup water into a large skillet. Add the broccoli to the skillet, cover it, and steam the broccoli over medium high heat for 1 minute. Remove the top and cook over medium heat for another minute to remove most of the water.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the red pepper to the skillet. Saute the broccoli and red pepper (covered) over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Add the dried tomatoes, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and last tablespoon of olive oil. Stir everything together and cook for another minute.
• Add the pasta to the skillet, stir, and heat over medium low for 30 seconds to combine the flavors.
• Serve warm. Garnish with nuts and grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 369kcal

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Lemon Broccoli Pasta Price Breakdown

This recipe costs a total of $6.54 to make, or $1.09 per hearty serving (2¼ cups). Lemon Broccoli Pasta is a delicious, one-dish recipe that goes on the table quickly and satisfies kids and adults.

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