Bang-Up Broccoli Pasta
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Bang-Up Broccoli Pasta

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serves 4

This simple broccoli pasta makes a fresh, satisfying meal from a short list of everyday ingredients. The broccoli cooks alongside the pasta, then everything is tossed with garlic, lemon, olive oil and Parmesan.

Reserve some pasta water before draining so the cheese and lemon become a light, glossy sauce. Finish with black pepper and serve straight away.

VegetarianQuickPasta
5 mins prep15 mins cook20 mins total

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, adding the broccoli for the final 2 minutes.

  2. Reserve about 150ml of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli well.

  3. Return the saucepan to a medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, just until the garlic smells fragrant.

  4. Tip the pasta and broccoli back into the pan. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and Parmesan, then toss with enough reserved pasta water to make a light sauce.

  5. Season with the salt and freshly ground black pepper, then serve with a little extra Parmesan.

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