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easy broccoli pasta

20-Minute Easy Broccoli Pasta: A Life-Changing Weeknight Hero

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add broccoli florets, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. Drain pasta and mix with the broccoli.
  5. 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