Spaghetti With Broccoli and Lemon

Spaghetti With Broccoli and Lemon
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: | Total Time:

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return it to the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the broccoli, red pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the broccoli mixture, lemon juice, Parmesan, and reserved pasta water to the pasta.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until combined and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and serve.
By August, 2008

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 527Calories From Fat 144
  • Protein 20g
  • Carbohydrate 72g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Fiber 7g
  • Fat 16g
  • Sat Fat 4g
  • Calcium 250mg
  • Iron 3mg
  • Sodium 760mg
  • Cholesterol 10mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101 .

Quick Tip

Broccoli
You can substitute fresh broccoli. Choose heads that have firm stalks and tight, dark green clusters of buds.

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