Lemony Broccoli Angel Hair Pasta

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A bright and light pasta dish featuring tender broccoli florets and angel hair tossed in a fresh lemon-garlic sauce that kids love. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs angel hair pasta, broccoli florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz angel hair pasta and 3 cups chopped broccoli florets, cooking together for 4 minutes until pasta is al dente and broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Return the drained pasta and broccoli to the pot. Add 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the pasta is evenly coated with a light lemon-garlic sauce.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately topped with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for a flavorful finish.

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