Description
A simple and quick pasta dish with broccoli that’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli florets, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Drain pasta and mix with the broccoli.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the dish seems dry.
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy broccoli pasta, quick pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta