Pasta and Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this easy and delicious Pasta and Broccoli recipe, a perfect fusion of wholesome veggies and comforting pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines tender broccoli florets and al dente pasta tossed in a light, garlicky olive oil sauce, with a hint of heat from optional red chili flakes. A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a rich, savory finish to this quick and nutritious meal. Ideal for busy nights, this recipe uses simple ingredients but delivers bold flavors with minimal prep. Serve it as a meatless main course or pair it with your favorite protein for a satisfying family-friendly dinner. Looking for a healthy and flavorful pasta dish? This garlic-and-Parmesan-infused Pasta and Broccoli recipe is your go-to solution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 300 grams Broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 120 milliliters Pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the broccoli by cutting it into small florets. Add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water 3-4 minutes before the pasta finishes cooking to blanch it.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
If using red chili flakes, add them to the skillet with the garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Pour in the reserved pasta water and toss everything together until well coated in the garlic-infused oil.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the sauce clings to the pasta and broccoli.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the pasta and broccoli warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3216 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% | |
*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.
