Description
A simple and nourishing bowl of pasta with broccoli, garlic, and olive oil, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (about 150–200 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (do not burn).
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through for 1–2 minutes so flavors marry.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Reserve a small cup of pasta cooking water before draining. For creaminess without cream, stir in ricotta or Greek yogurt off the heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg