Rotini with Broccoli

Rotini with Broccoli
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    118

This vibrant dish features perfectly cooked rotini, tender broccoli florets, and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal that brings together fresh flavors in a delightful way.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    61 g
  • Cholesterol
    3 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    12 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    64 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. (3 mins)

02

Step
3 mins

Add the rotini to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. (8 mins)

03

Step
8 mins

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic. (1 min)

04

Step
1 mins

Add the broccoli, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. (5 mins)

05

Step
5 mins

Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. (1 min)

06

Step
1 mins

Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of toasted pine nuts or chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Feel free to substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make this dish vegetarian.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice.

Astrid Hane

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 39 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Annetta Marquardt

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and it was amazing!

  • Rosalyn Stokesbogan

    So simple and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Genevieve Walker

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights!

  • Ida Nienow

    This is a great base recipe. I like to add a little white wine to the sauce.

  • Victoria Altenwerth

    The lemon and garlic combination is just perfect. My family loves it!

  • Edyth Gusikowski

    Easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

  • Garrick Bergstrom

    Next time I will add some grilled chicken for more protein.

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