Fresh Broccoli with Spinach Fusilli
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and wholesome Fresh Broccoli with Spinach Fusilli recipe! Bursting with nutrient-rich broccoli florets and tender spinach, this dish combines perfectly al dente fusilli pasta with a light garlic-infused olive oil sauce, accented by a hint of red pepper flakes and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ideal quick and healthy meal for busy evenings. Top with freshly grated parmesan for an optional indulgence or keep it dairy-free for a vegan-friendly twist. Perfect for pasta lovers seeking a fresh, vegetable-forward dish, this recipe is flavorful, filling, and endlessly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fusilli pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until tender but still bright green. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the steamed broccoli and spinach to the skillet. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the broccoli is well coated with the garlic-infused olive oil.
Add the cooked fusilli pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to loosen the mixture and create a light sauce. Stir well to combine.
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Toss to evenly coat all ingredients.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately while warm, garnished with extra parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.8 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 4245 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.1 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1475 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1164 mg | 25% | |
*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.
