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- 1
Boil the Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Prep the Broccoli
While you wait, trim the broccoli stems and cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Cook Pasta and Broccoli Together
Add the rotini and boil on high for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover, and cook for 3 more minutes at a rolling boil.
- 4
Drain and Add Spinach
Turn off the heat and drain. Return to the pot. Stir in the spinach and lemon zest. Let sit 2 minutes so the spinach wilts.
- 5
Make the Garlic Lemon Butter
In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pull off the heat and stir in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Pour the garlic butter over the pasta and toss. Stir in the Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra cheese and lemon wedges.
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Lemon Broccoli Pasta
Created by: 30MinuteMeals
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb broccoli
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 4 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan
- 0 olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 0 black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the WaterBring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Prep the BroccoliWhile you wait, trim the broccoli stems and cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli TogetherAdd the rotini and boil on high for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover, and cook for 3 more minutes at a rolling boil.
- Drain and Add SpinachTurn off the heat and drain. Return to the pot. Stir in the spinach and lemon zest. Let sit 2 minutes so the spinach wilts.
- Make the Garlic Lemon ButterIn a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pull off the heat and stir in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Finish and ServePour the garlic butter over the pasta and toss. Stir in the Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra cheese and lemon wedges.