Lemon Broccoli Pasta

Health score
42%
Lemon Broccoli Pasta
10 min.
4
645kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious way to add some color and zest to your plate? Look no further than this Lemon Broccoli Pasta recipe! Not only is it ready in just 10 minutes, but it also serves 4 people and can be enjoyed as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish. With a caloric content of 645 kcal, this dish is perfect for those who are watching their waistline.

This recipe calls for a simple yet flavorful combination of ingredients, including angel hair pasta, broccoli florets, chicken broth, garlic powder, lemon juice and peel, grated Parmesan cheese, and sour cream. And, to make this dish, you'll only need one essential piece of equipment: a saucepan.

To get started, simply combine the chicken broth, lemon juice and peel, garlic powder, and pepper in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Then, add the pasta and broccoli, reduce the heat, and let it simmer until the pasta is tender. Finally, drain the mixture, stir in the sour cream, and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.

With a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs, this Lemon Broccoli Pasta is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to add some variety to their meal rotation. So why not give it a go today?

Ingredients

  • ounces angel hair pasta uncooked
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • 28 ounces chicken broth canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.8 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the broth, lemon juice and peel, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and broccoli. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  3. Drain; stir in sour cream.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories645kcal
Protein37.46%
Fat36.88%
Carbs25.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.75
Glycemic Load
13.67
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.709565126378%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
5.35mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:645.45kcal
32.27%
Fat:26.05g
40.07%
Saturated Fat:9.41g
58.79%
Carbohydrates:40.76g
13.59%
Net Carbohydrates:37.52g
13.64%
Sugar:3.83g
4.25%
Cholesterol:126.84mg
42.28%
Sodium:1038.89mg
45.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:59.53g
119.05%
Selenium:67.62µg
96.6%
Vitamin C:62.4mg
75.63%
Vitamin K:75.12µg
71.54%
Phosphorus:478.8mg
47.88%
Zinc:6.1mg
40.67%
Vitamin B12:2.11µg
35.15%
Vitamin B3:5.97mg
29.85%
Vitamin B6:0.58mg
29.07%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.9%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.7%
Vitamin A:1067.75IU
21.36%
Iron:3.7mg
20.56%
Magnesium:80.27mg
20.07%
Potassium:678.61mg
19.39%
Folate:57.78µg
14.45%
Calcium:135.89mg
13.59%
Copper:0.27mg
13.38%
Fiber:3.24g
12.96%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.31%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.34%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.51%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.41%