Rotini with Broccoli

21 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“This recipe combines fresh broccoli with the delicious and complementary flavors of lemon and garlic. Plus, it's fast and easy.” - by Seaside

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Original recipe yields 9 cups

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the broccoli, and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir the rotini into the same pot, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic and crushed red pepper for 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
471 cal
24%

Fat
20.2 g
31%

Carbs
60.7 g
20%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (21)

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Sep. 8, 2009

"I make a similar dish--I use less lemon juice, another can of chicken stock, a can of diced tomatoes, half an onion-diced, along with alot of garlic, adobo, and my favorite blend of seasoning...Very d..." See moreelicious! You can use anykind of pasta-rotini, bow ties, penne, doesnt work well with spaghetti though. I love this because its a ONE POT DISH!!! Check out my pic. "

Kyndal

Mar. 15, 2011

"Loved it!!! I also added a can of drained chopped tomatoes -YUM! One of my favorite meatless dishes.. very filling...." See more"

Jenadee

Jan. 28, 2011

"I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, my husband and I aren't that big on pasta. But it was VERY good! I cut the recipe in half (as there's just the two of us) but used the full amount of garlic..." See more. I also added carrots, sun dried tomatoes, and lemon pepper. The lemon juice may be a bit strong if you don't normally like it, but my husband "hates" lemon and LOVED this pasta. I will definitely be making again."

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