This pasta is quick and easy—perfect for a weekday night. This recipe also contains Lemon oil, which naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion.* Your kids will love the taste, and you can enjoy knowing that you're providing a healthy meal for the whole family.

Ingredients
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1½–2 pounds fresh broccoli
1 pound brown rice pasta
3–4 cups spinach
4 tablespoons butter
1–2 drops Lemon oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup fresh Parmesan, plus more to garnish
Salt and pepper
Olive oil, to garnish
Fresh lemon wedges, to garnish

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet or pot, bring salt and water to a boil.
  2. While water is heating, trim broccoli stems and florets into bite sized pieces.
  3. Once water is boiling, add noodles and boil on high for 4 minutes.
  4. Add the broccoli, cover, and boil for an additional 3 minutes.
  5. Take off heat and drain pasta and broccoli. Return pasta and broccoli to the pan and stir in spinach.
  6. Distribute Lemon oil to your pasta evenly (with a toothpick or by continuous stirring).
  7. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper to the butter and sauté for 1 minute.
  8. Turn off heat and continue stirring for 1–2 minutes, then add the mixture to your pasta.
  9. Stir 1 cup fresh Parmesan into your pasta and add a drizzle of olive oil on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with more cheese and fresh lemon wedges. Serve warm.

Tips: If you are having trouble with the pasta sticking together while cooking, add a splash of olive oil to the water.
Essential Oil Spotlight

The top-selling dōTERRA essential oil, Lemon has multiple benefits and uses. Lemon is a powerful cleansing agent that purifies the air and surfaces, and can be used as a non-toxic cleaner throughout the home. When added to water, Lemon provides a refreshing and healthy boost throughout the day. Lemon is frequently added to food to enhance the flavor of desserts and main dishes. Taken internally, Lemon provides cleansing and digestive benefits and supports healthy respiratory function.* When diffused, Lemon is very uplifting and energizing and has been shown to help improve mood.
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