Here’s a quick weeknight dinner that will surely become a go-to favorite! Cook penne and broccoli in the same pot, toss the hot pasta with Parmesan, lemon, butter and a bit of pasta water and you’ll have a saucy pasta dish that’s perfect on it’s own for Meatless Monday or can be topped with cooked chicken or cooked shrimp! Add a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes for a kick of heat! Penne Parmesan & Broccoli, it doesn’t get much easier…..or more delicious…..than this!
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Parmesan Penne & Broccoli
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Course:
Main Course
Keyword:
penne and broccoli
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces broccoli florettes, 4 cups
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 Tbs. butter, at room temperature
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
Instructions
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Cook penne according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water.
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Toss hot pasta and broccoli with Parmesan, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, cracked black pepper and reserved pasta water.
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