Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta
A quick, nutritious pasta dish featuring vibrant broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh lemon juice (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, toss in the broccoli florets.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, saving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Return the pot to the heat, add olive oil, and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about 1 minute.
- Mix the cooked pasta and broccoli back into the pot, adding reserved pasta water.
- Toss until well combined and vibrant green.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add fresh lemon juice to taste just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, roast the broccoli before adding. You can also experiment with different pasta types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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