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[NEW] Broccoli, Garlic, And Lemon Penne

Pasta and frozen broccoli are excellent pantry items to have on hand because they don't need much help to turn into tasty sides like this. To make a meal of this, stir in a can of beans or leftover chopped chicken or pork from a previous dinner.
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Prep Time: 25 min.
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Total Time: 25 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Broccoli, Garlic, And Lemon Penne

Ingredients

  • ½ lb. penne pasta
  • 5 cups broccoli florets ¼ cup olive oil 10 garlic cloves, sliced ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Zest of 1 lemon Pepper to taste ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

  1. Cook penne according to package directions. Two to three minutes before penne is ready, add broccoli to penne. Finish cooking and drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic until aromatic (1-2 minutes).
  3. Add broth and boil until reduced by half (3-5 minutes). Stir in pasta, broccoli, and lemon zest and cook until coated with sauce (2-3 minutes). Season with pepper and serve warm, topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 202 g
Amount per serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.1g 21%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4.3mg 2%
Sodium 188.5mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 50.3g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.12g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 12.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 114.6mg 8%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 481.2mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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