Lemony Pasta Shells with Broccoli and Walnuts
Time: 25 minutes. Here's our definition of a perfect weeknight dish: just a few ingredients—most of which may already be on hand—that seem to magically add up to more than the sum of their parts.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Add broccoli, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover; cook until broccoli is tender.
Step 3
3
Stir in walnuts, zest, and juice of 1/2 lemon, then toss with drained pasta. Add more salt, lemon juice, and olive oil to taste. Serve with cheese.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Ingredients
3/4 pound whole-wheat pasta shells or penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to taste
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 pound broccoli florets, 1/3 of them chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
Finely shredded zest of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus more to taste
Freshly shredded pecorino cheese
Directions
Step 1
1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Add broccoli, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover; cook until broccoli is tender.
Step 3
3
Stir in walnuts, zest, and juice of 1/2 lemon, then toss with drained pasta. Add more salt, lemon juice, and olive oil to taste. Serve with cheese.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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