Spicy Lemon Pepper Pasta with Broccoli

Hey guys...I found this recipe on Vegan Yum Yum and it just looked soooo good, I had to share!!!!!
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http://veganyumyum.com/2008/01/spicy-lemon-pepper-pasta-with-broccoli/
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Spicy Lemon Pepper Pasta with Broccoli

Serves One


The key to this dish is balancing the salt, lemon juice, and oil. You want enough oil to distribute the flavors over the pasta, but not so much it’s greasy.
There shouldn’t be any oil pooling in the bottom of the pan or on your plate – you want just enough to coat the pasta and no more.
The salt and the lemon juice should even each other out; you should taste both without either being overwhelming.
Start with 1 tsp of the lemon juice and then add the salt to taste.
You should then have a better idea then, if you need more of either.


Ingredients:

• Dried Fettuccini, enough for one
• 2 tsp Olive Oil, to start
• 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
• 1/4 Cup Sliced Sundried Tomatoes (oil packed)
• 1/2 tsp Hot Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice, or more to taste
• 1-2 Pinches Kosher Salt, or to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• Lemon Zest, for garnish, optional


Directions:

1. While the pasta is cooking in well-salted water, chop the broccoli florets in to small pieces (about the size of a nickel).

2. Slice the sundried tomatoes.

3. When pasta is nearly finished cooking, heat a wok over medium-high heat until it’s quite hot.

4. Add oil and broccoli and toss to coat, adding more oil a little at a time if needed.

5. After 1-2 minutes, add tomatoes and pepper flakes.

6. Let cook undisturbed for another two minutes, then toss.

7. Repeat this process until broccoli and tomatoes have some color on them, and the broccoli is bright green and becoming tender.

8. Drain pasta very well and add to the wok, adding just enough oil to coat the pasta (if needed).

9. Add lemon juice and salt and taste, adjusting if necessary.

10. Plate and grind fresh black pepper over the top, adding lemon zest if desired.

11. Serve immediately.

*This also makes a nice room-temperature pasta salad, so it’d be great for picnics, work lunches, or potlucks.*


CALORIES - CARBS - FAT - PROTEIN - SODIUM - SUGAR

Total: 400 54 14 10 295 5


ENJOY!!!