Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta

This creamy lemon broccoli pasta is fresh, comforting, and effortlessly weeknight-ready. Bright lemon zest, tender broccoli, and a light, creamy sauce come together for a dish that feels indulgent but stays refreshingly simple

Creamy, citrusy, and packed with veggies, this lemon broccoli pasta is a go-to comfort dish with a fresh twist. It comes together quickly and is perfect for busy nights when you want something warm, flavorful, and easy.
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Creamy, citrusy, and packed with veggies, this lemon broccoli pasta is a go-to comfort dish with a fresh twist. It comes together quickly and is perfect for busy nights when you want something warm, flavorful, and easy.
Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta
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Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Steps:

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water.
  2. Wash lemon. Zest lemon and cut in half. Set aside.
  3. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, set aside.
  4. Preheat sauté pan over medium high heat. Add and heat olive oil.
  5. Add broccoli to pan and cook for 6-8 minutes or until soft.
  6. In a bowl, combine lemon zest, garlic powder, basil, Greek yogurt, and the juice of the lemon (be careful to pick out seeds!)
  7. Add cooked pasta and cream sauce to the pan with the broccoli and stir.
  8. Serve and Enjoy!

    Pasta Cremosa de Limón y Brócoli

    1. Lávese las manos con agua tibia y jabón.
    2. Lave el limón. Ralle el limón y córtelo por la mitad. Reserve.
    3. Cocine la pasta según las instrucciones del paquete. Escurra la pasta y reserve.
    4. Precaliente la sartén a fuego medio alto. Agregue y caliente el aceite de oliva.
    5. Agregue el brócoli a la sartén y cocine durante 6 a 8 minutos o hasta que esté tierno.
    6. En un tazon, combine la ralladura de limón, el ajo en polvo, la albahaca, el yogur griego y el jugo del limón (¡tenga cuidado de quitar las semillas!).
    7. Agregue la pasta cocida y la salsa de crema a la sartén con el brócoli y revuelva.
    8. ¡Sirva y disfrute!

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        About the Healthy Habits program:

        The Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s community nutrition team develops and shares nutritious, budget-friendly recipes that allow pantry guests at our member agencies to explore new ways to enjoy accessible foods, including seasonal, fresh, canned, and frozen produce.

        Through our Healthy Habits program, our team of culinary and nutrition professionals work directly with the Food Bank’s network of partner agencies and their guests to provide relevant, practical, and science-based nutrition information to our communities.

        For more information: https://rifoodbank.org/community-nutrition/

        About the Food Bank:

        Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Providence, RI, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (“the Food Bank” or “RI Food Bank”) serves as the central hub for food distribution across its state-wide network of 147 member agencies/food pantries, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. Through donations, federal programs, and community partnerships, the Food Bank works to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.

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