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Broccoli Lemon Pasta

Yield: 4 servings (7 points per serving for blue, green and purple. For purple - if you use whole wheat pasta it will only be 1 point per serving.)
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Linguine pasta
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Juice from one lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups broccoli, steamed

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the box, then drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and add minced garlic. Let saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
  • Mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water, then add to the chicken broth. Stir to make sure the cornstarch is mixed in well, then add the pasta back in.
  • Add the salt, Parmesan cheese and broccoli. Stir together and serve.