Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon

Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon
25 min.
4
414kcal

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Looking for a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal that's versatile enough to serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this delightful Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon! This recipe boasts a healthy 71 out of 100 on the Recipe Health Score, making it a fantastic choice for those conscious about maintaining a balanced diet. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful and vibrant meal that's as beautiful as it is tasty.

Packed with a harmonious blend of ingredients, this dish features the earthy flavor of broccoli, the savory tang of garlic, and the zesty freshness of lemon. The farfalle pasta, or bow tie pasta, adds a delightful texture and serves as the perfect canvas for these vibrant flavors. With a mere 414 calories per serving, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds without weighing you down.

To make this dish, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including broccoli, farfalle pasta, garlic, ground black pepper, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and salt. With just a few pieces of essential equipment, such as a bowl, frying pan, and pot, you'll be well on your way to creating a culinary masterpiece.

So why wait? Dive into this delectable recipe and discover a new favorite that's as good for you as it is delicious. Your taste buds and waistline will thank you!

Ingredients

  • head broccoli cut into florets
  • ounce farfalle pasta (bow tie)
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender.
  3. Drain.
  4. Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl.
  5. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories414kcal
Protein12.93%
Fat35.44%
Carbs51.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34
Glycemic Load
19.2
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.956521866762%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.23mg
Kaempferol
11.92mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
5.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:413.67kcal
20.68%
Fat:16.71g
25.71%
Saturated Fat:3.17g
19.81%
Carbohydrates:54.77g
18.26%
Net Carbohydrates:48.9g
17.78%
Sugar:4.41g
4.9%
Cholesterol:5.44mg
1.81%
Sodium:454.4mg
19.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.72g
27.44%
Vitamin C:140.64mg
170.47%
Vitamin K:163.47µg
155.69%
Selenium:42.16µg
60.22%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.61%
Folate:108.67µg
27.17%
Phosphorus:251.55mg
25.15%
Fiber:5.86g
23.45%
Vitamin E:3.24mg
21.62%
Vitamin A:1002.24IU
20.04%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.24%
Potassium:639.89mg
18.28%
Magnesium:65.51mg
16.38%
Calcium:143.94mg
14.39%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.98%
Copper:0.25mg
12.52%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.65%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.51%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.19%
Iron:2.01mg
11.15%
Vitamin B3:1.97mg
9.83%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.41%
Source:Allrecipes