Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 cups broccoli flowerets
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 8 oz. penne pasta, uncooked
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute garlic just until golden; remove garlic from skillet, reserving oil. Add broccoli and carrot to skillet and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through. In a separate saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in pasta and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost tender. Transfer broth and partially cooked pasta to skillet. Cover; continue cooking over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss with Parmesan.

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