Diane Rossen Worthington's Penne with Roasted Broccoli and Pistachio Gremolata

Name: Diane Rossen Worthington's Penne with Roasted Broccoli and Pistachio Gremolata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams broccoli, stems removed (about 1 pound 2-inch florets); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Juice a lemon; 1 zest of lemon; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 3 Tbsps finely chopped parsley; 454 grams penne; 59 milliliters shelled raw pistachios; 4 servings salt and pepper to taste

Diane Rossen Worthington's Penne with Roasted Broccoli and Pistachio Gremolatan is a vegan main course. This recipe makes 4 servings with 619 calories, 21g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of broccoli, penne, salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the lemon zest you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 425°F.

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Spread the pistachios on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until fragrant and just turning brown. Cool, roughly chop, and transfer to a small bowl.

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Combine with the lemon zest, garlic, and parsley.

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Meanwhile, toss the broccoli with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper and spread out on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until lightly brown and beginning to crisp.

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Remove from the oven and sprinkle with lemon juice while still very hot.

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While the broccoli is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta until al dente and drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.

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Return the pasta to the pot and add the broccoli, most of the pistachio gremolata, and the remaining olive oil. Toss well to combine, adding pasta water as needed to create a viscous sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and divide among bowls. Top with any remaining gremolata.

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