Broccoli, Lemon and Pine Nut Penne

A quick vegetarian pasta dish featuring tenderstem broccoli, toasted pine nuts, and zesty lemon, finished with grated pecorino cheese.

Vegetarian Dinner Quick Pasta Broccoli

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1135.2

kcal / serving

1135.2 kcal total

Carbs

65.4g

per serving

65.4 g total

Fat

88.4g

per serving

88.4 g total

Protein

24.8g

per serving

24.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

Pecorino

grated, to serve

Fruits

piece

Lemon

zest and juice

GrainsCereals

125

Fresh Penne Pasta

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Pine Nut

toasted

Salt

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

for drizzling

Vegetables

100

Tenderstem Broccoli

chopped

Method

Combine the broccoli mixture with the cooked penne, drizzle with olive oil, and stir well.

Add the lemon zest and juice, season with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.

Cook the penne in boiling water and drain while reserving a small amount of cooking liquid.

Spoon into a bowl and garnish with grated pecorino cheese.

Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry the broccoli and pine nuts gently for three minutes.