Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 lemons
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch broccoli
- 1 pound dried fusilli pasta
- 1/2 pound baby arugula (or 2 bunches of common arugula, leaves cut in thirds)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 60 seconds. Add the cream, the zest from 2 lemons, the juice of 2 lemons, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
Meanwhile, cut the broccoli in florets and discard the stem. Cook the florets in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain the broccoli and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the package, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta in a colander and place it back into the pot. Immediately add the cream mixture and cook it over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until most of the sauce has been absorbed in the pasta. Pour the hot pasta into a large bowl, add the arugula, Parmesan, tomatoes, and cooked broccoli. Cut the last lemon in half lengthwise, slice it 1/4-inch thick crosswise, and add it to the pasta. Toss well, season to taste, and serve hot.
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By Melwf320
North Carolina
on May 15, 2012
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This was amazing! I tried it with a few changes, and now I make it for my family, ALL THE TIME. It's a family favorite, HOWEVER!!!!----- this recipe is not for you if you are not a big lemon fan, if you follow the recipe with the zest and juice of the lemons, it comes out with a strong lemon flavor. I love the flavor but my best friend isnt a fan because of the strength of the lemon.
By goldyviolet
California
on May 12, 2012
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This was so delicous. I have been really enjoying lemons in my cooking lately (used to hate them! so I was excited to try this recipe where lemon is the starring ingredient. This certainly didn't disappoint. The fresh cherry tomatoes are a very refreshing addition as well. If you love lemons, you'll love this tasty dish!
By Zuckerbaecker
Morgan Hill, Ca
on April 22, 2012
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So so good! Will definitely make this recipe again! The only thing I changed was that I roasted the broccoli and tomatoes and only added one tsp of salt.. Works very well. Thanks Ina!
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