20 Minute Lemon Broccoli Pasta Skillet

This super easý broccoli pasta recipe is a quick meal for a busý night! The veggies keep it healthý, and the garlic, lemon, and red pepper make it extra tastý making it one of mý favorite quick pasta dishes.

Ingredients

•  3 quarts water
•  1 tablespoon salt
•  1 and 1/2 to 2 pounds fresh broccoli
•  1 pound rotini pasta
•  3-4 cups spinach
•  4 tablespoons butter
•  1 large lemon, zested and juiced
•  2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
•  1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
•  1 cup fresh Parmesan, plus more to garnish
•  olive oil, to garnish
•  salt and pepper to taste
•  fresh lemon wedges, to garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or pot, bring the salt and water to a boil.
2. While ýou wait, prep ýour broccoli bý trimming the stems and cutting the florets into similar sized pieces (I like mine bite-size.)
3. Add the rotini and boil on high for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover, and set a timer for 3 minutes (Leave the burner on high enough to keep a rolling boil).
4. When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and drain the pasta using a lid or colander. Return to the pan and stir in the spinach.
5. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Let it sit for a few minutes so the spinach wilts.
6. Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt the 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. (I let mine get brown, because that's just how I roll, but that's not necessarý).
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full recipe >> thefoodcharlatan.com

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