Parmesan Penne & Broccoli

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!

Parmesan Penne & Broccoli

2015-09-16 17:00:11

Serves 4

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Prep Time

10 min

Prep Time

10 min

439 calories

47 g

57 g

22 g

14 g

13 g

157 g

365 g

3 g

1 g

7 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

157g

Servings

4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439

Calories from Fat 192

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g

34%

Saturated Fat 13g

66%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 57mg

19%

Sodium 365mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates 47g

16%

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 14g

Vitamin A

20%

Vitamin C

91%

Calcium

19%

Iron

7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 8 ounces penne pasta
2. 8 ounces broccoli florettes, 4 cups
3. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4. 6 Tbs. butter, at room temperature
5. 2 Tbs. lemon juice
6. 1 Tbs. lemon zest
7. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
8. 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook penne according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water.
2. 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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calories

439

fat

22g

protein

14g

carbs

47g

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