A light entree incorporating broccoli and cavatappi. You can add chicken if you like and more to fill you up with fewer calories.
Ingredients
- 1 small head Broccoli, raw
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
Step 2
Spread out broccoli florets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons olive oil. Shift broccoli florets around so they are lightly coated with oil. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 3
Roast in the preheated oven until broccoli begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
Step 5
Remove roasted broccoli from oven and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice until all florets are lightly coated. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to taste.
Step 6
Drain cooked pasta and return to the pot. Keep stove on low heat and mix in pesto. Add roasted broccoli and mix until well combined. Serve pasta in bowls with extra Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
Calories 810 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol12mg | 4% |
Sodium277mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate123g | 45% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 30% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein28g | |
Vitamin C86mg | 431% |
Calcium247mg | 19% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium368mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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