Fresh, fragrant and wonderfully simple, this Colourful Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, Garlic and Lemon Pasta transforms a handful of everyday ingredients into a satisfying plant-based meal. Tender broccoli, gently cooked garlic and bright lemon come together to create a light yet flavourful pasta dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or an easy midweek dinner.
Ingredients
- 350g pasta
- 1 medium broccoli, divided into small florets
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow or red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes, optional
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
- A handful of fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper
- A little reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water.
- Add the broccoli during the final four or five minutes of cooking.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan.
- Add the sliced pepper and cook for three or four minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften but still retain their shape.
- Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook gently for another minute.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli, followed by the lemon zest and juice.
- Pour in a little pasta water and toss until everything is lightly coated.
- Stir through the nutritional yeast and fresh herbs. Season and serve.

