Description
A quick and nutritious weeknight dinner that combines pasta with fresh broccoli and garlic for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or farfalle)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- With 2-3 minutes left in the cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the pot.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli together in a colander.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta, broccoli, healthy dinner, quick recipes, vegetarian meal, weeknight dinner