Broccoli Pasta
A vibrant and hearty Broccoli Pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights and leisurely weekend dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces whole wheat pasta (spaghetti or your favorite shape)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Blanch the Broccoli: In the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain both pasta and broccoli together and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant.
- Combine Broccoli and Pasta: Add drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet, toss together to coat with garlicky oil.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Optional: sprinkle in Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish & Serve: Plate your pasta, top with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to substitute broccoli with other veggies. For a vegan version, omit cheese and add nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg