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Easy 20-Minute Lemon Broccoli Pasta Skillet

Easy 20-Minute Lemon Broccoli Pasta Skillet

This quick and delicious lemon broccoli pasta skillet can be made in just 20 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pasta Any shape will work, but fusilli is great.
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets Fresh or frozen.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Plus extra for serving.
  • 1 each Lemon, juiced and zested
  • 0.5 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper To taste.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli, then add them to the skillet with the garlic. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Serve warm with additional Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare and can be customized with other vegetables or proteins.