Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and comfort food vibes, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

For the Pasta

For the Sauce

2 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets Can replace with spinach, asparagus, or snow peas.
1 cup Heavy Cream Use Greek yogurt or almond milk for a lighter option.
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest is key to maximizing flavor.
2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
4 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic yields the best taste.
½ cup Parmesan Cheese Try Pecorino Romano for a delightful change.
to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
to taste Pepper Consider adding red pepper flakes for some heat.
2 tablespoon Olive Oil Butter can be a delicious substitution.

Cooking Instructions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and half of the reserved pasta water, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add broccoli florets, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Stir in lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper; add red pepper flakes if desired.
Combine cooked pasta and Parmesan into the skillet, mixing until well coated.

Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins to match your taste or dietary preferences.