Best 5 Pasta With Broccoli Lemon And Almonds Recipes

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In this article, we'll guide you in creating an unforgettable dish of pasta with broccoli, lemon, and almonds. This vibrant and flavorful meal combines the freshness of broccoli, the tanginess of lemon, and the nutty crunch of almonds. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. We'll provide you with a step-by-step recipe, tips for choosing the right ingredients, and variations to suit your dietary preferences. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a pasta dish that will leave your family and friends asking for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND LEMON



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Less is more in this quick and easy weeknight dinner. It calls for just five main ingredients (penne, broccoli, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan) and requires minimal cleanup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne
1 pound broccoli, head cut into florets (3 1/2 cups), stems peeled and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (1 ounce), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until pasta is just under al dente and broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes more. Drain, then add pasta and broccoli back to pot.
  • Toss with garlic, oil, lemon zest and juice, and cheese. Serve, topped with more cheese.

PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND ALMOND-TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil
1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
1 head broccoli, florets and some stems, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 head broccoli, florets and some stems, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Put 2 pieces of foil side by side on a baking sheet. Put the almonds on one piece of foil and the broccoli on the other. Transfer to the oven; roast until the almonds are lightly toasted, about 7 minutes. Remove the foil with the almonds. Continue roasting the broccoli until tender, about 7 more minutes. Season the broccoli with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Meanwhile, pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped; with the motor running, add the garlic and process until finely chopped. Drizzle in the olive oil and process until blended. Add the basil and pulse until smooth; transfer to the bowl with the broccoli.
  • Put the tomatoes and half of their juice (about 1 cup) in the food processor and pulse until pureed. Add to the bowl with the broccoli mixture and stir to combine. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 20 grams

PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI, ALMONDS AND ANCHOVIES



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This no-fuss weeknight pasta makes marvelous use of basic ingredients found in almost every kitchen - and calls for some smart multitasking: Get the broccoli roasting while the pasta cooks, then create an easy emulsified sauce using butter, anchovies, red-pepper flakes, lemon juice and a splash of pasta cooking water. A sprinkle of toasted almonds provides texture and crunch. This dish is endlessly adaptable: Go for cauliflower instead of the broccoli (or a combination of the two); use parmesan or any other hard cheese in place of pecorino; opt for walnuts or pistachios instead of the almonds - or bypass nuts altogether and use toasted panko or breadcrumbs. If you don't have campanelle or fusilli, that's fine too. Any pasta with plenty of nooks and crannies to capture the buttery sauce will do.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite-size florets, stems cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound shaped pasta, such as campanelle or fusilli
1/2 cup chopped almonds
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
6 to 8 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Grated pecorino, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a large sheet pan, toss the broccoli with the olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread the mixture in an even layer and roast until crisp and lightly browned, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until it's just short of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently so they don't burn, 4 to 5 minutes. Set the almonds aside and wipe out the skillet.
  • In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the anchovies, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the anchovies have melted into the sauce and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water along with the lemon juice and simmer until it emulsifies, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed. Stir in the roasted broccoli and gently toss and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the toasted almonds and serve with cheese, if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 568 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

WHOLEWHEAT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI & ALMONDS



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Brown spaghetti keeps you fuller for longer - team it with healthy greens flavoured with garlic, chilli and lemon

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 red chilli , deseeded and sliced (add extra chilli if you like)
3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
250g wholewheat spaghetti
300g thin-stemmed broccoli , cut into pieces
zest 1 lemon
25g flaked toasted almond
parmesan shavings (or vegetarian alternative), to serve

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the chilli and garlic, and cook on a low heat until golden. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the pasta to the water and cook following pack instructions. In the final 4 mins of cooking, add the broccoli. Once cooked, drain and tip into the garlic pan. Add the lemon zest and almonds, and toss together well. Serve in bowls, topped with Parmesan shavings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, LEMON AND ALMONDS



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Make and share this Pasta With Broccoli, Lemon and Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shell pasta
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb broccoli floret
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 7-8 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet and add flour. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly add chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add cream, lemon rind and juice, salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta and broccoli and transfer to serving dish.
  • Pour sauce over pasta, sprinkle with almonds and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.8, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 297.3, Carbohydrate 100.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 22.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Short pastas, like penne, shells, or rotini, are ideal for this dish as they hold the sauce well.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta has a slight bite to it and will continue to cook in the sauce.
  • Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli florets are more flavorful and tender than frozen broccoli.
  • Blanch the broccoli: Blanching the broccoli helps to preserve its color and crispness.
  • Toast the almonds: Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and gives them a nice crunch.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil has a fruity flavor that complements the other ingredients in this dish.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh parsley or basil adds a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Pasta with broccoli, lemon, and almonds is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your pasta al dente or cooked through, with more or less lemon, or with different types of nuts, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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