Mafaldine Pasta Limone with Broccoli
Savor the bright flavors of Mafaldine Pasta Limone with Broccoli—a delightful blend perfect for any weeknight dinner! Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb Mafaldine pasta
- 3 Tbsp salty butter
- 1.5 cups finely chopped broccoli
- 4 cloves garlic (finely diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add Mafaldine pasta and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add broccoli and sauté for one minute, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, add lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and let simmer gently.
- Add drained pasta and lemon juice to the sauce. Toss until evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before plating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg