Broccoli Garlic Pasta for One
Savor the perfect solo dinner with this quick and flavorful Broccoli Garlic Pasta for One! This simple yet satisfying recipe features tender pasta tossed with vibrant broccoli florets in a fragrant garlic-infused olive oil sauce, accented by a hint of lemon and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian dish is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a delightful balance of fresh, zesty, and cheesy flavors in every bite. Finished with grated Parmesan and seasoned to perfection, this easy-to-make pasta recipe ensures a deliciously comforting meal designed just for you.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 75 grams Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or your choice)
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Pasta water
Instructions
Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
In the last 3-4 minutes of cooking the pasta, add the broccoli florets to the same pot to blanch them until tender but still bright green.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
If desired, stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the garlic-infused olive oil.
Stir in the reserved pasta water and lemon juice, cooking for 1-2 minutes to help the sauce come together.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Broccoli Garlic Pasta for One!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2543 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
