Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta Recipes

CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Boil a large, salted pot of water. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. When the pasta is 2-3 minutes away from being done, you will add the broccoli to the water.
• Add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat, and once it's melted, stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• To the skillet, add in the garlic, broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble for a minute or so.
• Whisk in the cream and let it cook for a few minutes until it's thickened up to your liking, then stir in the parmesan cheese and take the pan off the heat.
• Drain the pasta and broccoli and add it to the skillet. If the sauce has thickened up too much, add a small splash of the pasta water prior to draining it. Season the pasta with salt & pepper (I'm generous with both) as needed and serve immediately with extra parmesan grated on top if desired.

CREAMY LEMON BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 220ºc/430ºf.
• Place the broccoli in a roasting tray and season with the oil, chilli flakes, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Toss to coat and place in the oven to roast for 30 minutes.
• To make the sauce, saute the onion and garlic in a the olive oil until soft and translucent.
• Add the cream, salt, pepper and lemon juice and allow to simmer until slightly thickened.
• Add the broccoli and pasta to the sauce along with the Parmesan cheese and the pasta cooking water then stir over low heat until the sauce is thick and the pasta is creamy and glossy.
• Serve with a little extra Parmesan.

CREAMY LEMON BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. You need about 3 quarts.
• Zest and juice your lemon and set aside. Finely mince your parsley and set aside. Wash and trim your broccoli into similarly sized florets.
• When water is boiling, add in pasta and cook for times indicated on packaging.
• When only 2 minutes remain on the pasta cook time, add in the broccoli.
• Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli in a large strainer. Return the empty pot to the stove over low heat.
• Add in your butter. When the butter is melted, add breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted and browned. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
• Return pot to heat and add in 3/4 cup of pasta water, cream cheese, milk, and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until cream cheese is melted. Taste and add another pinch of salt if needed.
• Return the broccoli and pasta to the pot and stir gently to coat. Add in more pasta water if the sauce is too thick for your liking.
• Serve with a generous scoop of breadcrumbs on top.