Quick & Cheesy Broccoli Pasta
Whip up this easy broccoli pasta with tender florets, melty cheese, and bright lemon zest for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 350 g dried short pasta (small shells)
- 2 broccoli heads
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
- 1/2 tsp+ red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil a large pot of water with 2 tsp salt, add pasta.
- While pasta is cooking, chop broccoli into small florets.
- Add broccoli into the water 1-2 minutes before the pasta is fully cooked.
- Place sauce ingredients in a jar with a lid.
- Reserve pasta water: Scoop out 1 cup of the pasta cooking water just before draining. Drain and return the pasta to the same pot on the turned-off stove.
- Add 1/2 cup of pasta water to the sauce jar, shake well.
- Pour sauce and add cheese into the pot with pasta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding parmesan cheese to the pasta while mixing.
- You can substitute the pasta with whole grain or gluten-free options if desired.
- Save some extra pasta water for more sauce if needed. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- You can substitute the pasta with whole grain or gluten-free options if desired.
- Save some extra pasta water for more sauce if needed. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.