Description
Lemon broccoli tortellini is a vibrant and zesty dish that effortlessly combines fresh flavors for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions until they float.
- In the last two minutes, add the broccoli florets to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Drain the tortellini and broccoli, then add them to the pan with garlic. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, tossing gently until melted.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables.
- Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Broccoli Tortellini