Rotini with Kale, Broccoli, and Lemon
This vibrant dish combines pasta with kale, broccoli, and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce - fresh, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes for a wholesome meal that's as satisfying as it is simple.
Servings 4 (click to scale)
Calories 215kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 tsp canola oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh garlic chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1-1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1-1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fennel seed
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups rotini pasta cooked
- 1 cup kale sauteed
- 1 cup broccoli steamed
- 4 tsp parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Then add the onions and sweat until translucent. Deglaze the pan with white wine and reduce by half.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, fennel seed, sriracha, vegetable broth, half and half, and water. Reduce the heat to low and cover to simmer for an additional 15 minutes until the sauce is thickened. Remove from the heat.
- Add the cooked pasta, sautéed kale, and steamed broccoli. Fold until all ingredients are well incorporated.
To Serve
- In a bowl, scoop 1.5 cups of pasta mixture into the center of the plate, then garnish with 1 tsp of parmesan cheese and 1/2 tsp of parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 213mg | Fiber: 5g
