This hearty pasta dish with bright, fresh flavor is ideal for busy weeknights.

Add some shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled shrimp or crispy chickpeas to punch up the protein.

ThisOne-Pot Lemon-Broccoli Pasta with Parmesanwill be on the table in no time.

overhead shot of brown bowl filled with rotini pasta, broccoli, parmesan and lemon slices

Wholesome fiber-rich whole-wheat pasta is paired with grassy antioxidant-filled broccoli.

Feel free to add leftover chicken, steak or shrimp to this pasta dish.

Keep reading for expert tips, including how to swap in fresh broccoli for frozen.

Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes.

Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add pasta, water, broth, lemon zest, salt and pepper.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Uncover, reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.

Add broccoli and cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and lemon juice.

However, keep in mind that they are not as sweet and mild as shallots.

Absolutelyfeta or mozzarella would work.

It should give slightly with gentle pressure from the palm of your hand.

One lemon should yield about 2 to 3 tablespoons of juice.

For optimal juice extraction, microwave the lemon for about 20 seconds to make it easier to juice.

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