Description
Lemon broccoli tortellini is a vibrant and zesty dish that effortlessly combines fresh flavors for a delightful meal. Each bite of tender tortellini, crunchy broccoli, and tangy lemon offers a refreshing experience that brightens any occasion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite proteins or vegetables.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg