When carb cravings come creeping, you don’t have to ignore them!
When carb cravings come creeping, you don’t have to ignore them! By using your cravings as an opportunity to stuff your daily menu with wholesome, nutrient-rich veggies, you’ll boost your health. This garlic pasta recipe calls for simple pasta and tons of ultra-healthy veggies.
Uber-clean ingredients like tender broccoli florets, juicy onions, cherry tomatoes, and bold basil dress the pasta beautifully. Cooked with savory garlic and coated with a splash of lemon juice and spices, this dish is a flavor sensation. Our lemon garlic pasta with fresh veggies recipe packs in a healthy dose of feel-good fiber and protein, so it’s certain to keep you satisfied for hours.
Lemon Garlic Pasta with Fresh Veggies
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat fusilli high protein (such as Barilla Plus) or penne (or other short pasta) for substitute, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup red onions diced
- 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and sliced into strips
- 1 zucchini small to medium, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup basil leaves fresh, torn into pieces and loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, onions, red pepper, and zucchini.
- Sprinkle with half the salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add broth and tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Toss in cooked pasta.
- Remove from heat and toss in the torn basil leaves. Sprinkle in lemon juice, the rest of the salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir to combine ingredients.
- Enjoy!
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