Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan Croutons
This simple broccoli pasta gets a boost from parmesan croutons in this Broccoli Pasta with Parmesan Croutons
Servings 4 servings
Calories 541kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread cubed
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- ¼ cup parmesan grated, plus more for serving
- Salt and pepper
- ¾ pound pasta shells
- 3 cups broccoli cut into a small dice
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400. On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the parmesan cheese and salt a pepper. Roast until golden about 8-10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions, but when there is 2 minutes left on the time, add the broccoli. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water and then drain.
- Add the rest of the olive oil and the garlic to the pot. Cook until the garlic is fragrant - about 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli and pasta to the pot. Toss with the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a sprinkling of lemon zest, the croutons and addition parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2.5mg