Rotini With Broccoli

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. stir in the broccoli, and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon; set aside. stir the rotini into the same pot, and return to a boil. cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic and crushed red pepper for 1 minute. stir in the broccoli, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. stir in the drained pasta; cook over low heat for 1 minute. stir in the parmesan cheese.