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Lemon Garlic Pasta with Broccoli

Lemon Garlic Pasta with Broccoli and Asparagus

A vibrant Lemon Garlic Pasta with Broccoli and Asparagus dish that's perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 388

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 500 g linguine or other long pasta
  • 200 g Tenderstem broccoli trimmed
  • 100 g asparagus trimmed
  • 70 g capers
Sauce
  • ½ lemon juice only
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 30 g butter
  • Parmesan cheese to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Cooking pan
  • Colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add a good pinch of salt. Trim the woody ends off of Tenderstem broccoli and asparagus and add to the boiling water. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove, leaving the water boiling.
  2. Add pasta to the same pot and cook according to package instructions.
  3. Warm a large pan over low heat and add olive oil and butter. Lightly fry sliced garlic over low heat for 30 seconds without colouring it, careful not to let the garlic burn, then add the juice of ½ lemon.
  4. Add the asparagus, broccoli and capers with a pinch of salt, gently toss to coat and remove from heat.
  5. Drain linguine when cooked al dente, reserving a cup of the pasta water. Add the linguine to the pan with a splash of pasta water, grated Parmesan cheese and pepper. Combine well, salt to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSodium: 26mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins like chicken or shrimp. Perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

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