Lemon Broccoli Pasta
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Lemon Broccoli Pasta
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Lemon adds a tangy yet refreshing flavor to this creamy side dish. It's absolutely delicious served with lean beef tenderloin.
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
3
tablespoons sliced green onions
1
clove garlic, minced
2
cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2
teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/8
teaspoon black pepper
2
cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
3
ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/3
cup reduced-fat sour cream
2
tablespoons grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
1.
Generously spray large nonstick saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until onions are tender.
2.
Stir chicken broth, lemon peel and pepper into saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in broccoli and pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 6 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently.
3.
Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in sour cream until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with cheese before serving. Garnish as desired.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 cup Lemon Broccoli Pasta (without garnish) | |
| Sodium | 176 mg |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Calories from Fat | 20 % |
| Calories | 100 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Starch | 1/2 |
| Fat | 1/2 |
| Vegetable | 1-1/2 |
This recipe appears in: Pasta Side Dish