PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, LEMON AND ALMONDS

Pasta With Broccoli, Lemon and Almonds image

Provided by little_wing

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shell pasta
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb broccoli floret
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
lemon wedge

Steps:

Cook pasta in boiling water for 7-8 minutes.
Add broccoli and cook another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet and add flour. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Add cream, lemon rind and juice, salt and pepper.
Drain pasta and broccoli and transfer to serving dish.
Pour sauce over pasta, sprinkle with almonds and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.8, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 297.3, Carbohydrate 100.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 22.4