Description
Experience a harmonious blend of taste and health with our Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta, perfect for Simple Ingredient Dinners or as a delightful option for Dinners with Broccoli. This recipe is a Healthy Cheap Recipe that’s perfect for Dinner Recipes For Two Healthy and even aligns with Soft Diet Recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large broccoli head, trimmed into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces shell pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shell pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, drain the rest, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli pieces to the skillet, stirring to coat with olive oil and garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with broccoli and garlic, tossing to combine. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt. Adjust seasoning with salt or black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Ensure pasta is cooked al dente for the best texture.
- Try adding lemon juice or fresh herbs before serving for extra flavor.
- If adding protein like chicken or shrimp, cook it separately before mixing it into the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta, Simple Broccoli Pasta Delight, Healthy Cheap Recipes, Dinners With Broccoli