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Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon Penne

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  • Servings:

    4 (216 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    25 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    0 minutes

Ingredients

Pasta and frozen broccoli are excellent pantry items to have on hand because they don't need much help to turn into tasty sides like this. To make a meal of this, stir in a can of beans or leftover chopped chicken or pork from a previous dinner.
1/2 lb. penne pasta
5 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup olive oil
10 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Zest of 1 lemon
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon Penne

Directions

1. Cook penne according to package directions. Two to three minutes before penne is ready, add broccoli to penne. Finish cooking and drain.
2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the garlic until aromatic (1-2 minutes).
3. Add broth and boil until reduced by half (3-5 minutes). Stir in pasta, broccoli, and lemon zest and cook until coated with sauce (2-3 minutes). Season with pepper and serve warm, topped with cheese.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (216 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 277 kcal (14%)
Calories from Fat 144 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 16 g (25%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (15%)
Cholesterol 4 mg (1%)
Sodium 126 mg (5%)
Total Carbohydrates 28 g (9%)
Dietary Fiber 5 g (19%)
Protein 9 g (14%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 103 mg (115%)
Minerals
Calcium 123 mg (9%)
Iron 2 mg (8%)
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