Deliciously Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta for Quick Nights

Discover this Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta, a flavorful dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

12 oz Pasta Choose whole grain for added fiber.

For the Broccoli Medley

1 bunch Broccoli Look for compact, deep green florets.
2 tbsp Olive Oil Use extra virgin for best flavor.
2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic provides the best aroma.
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Finish

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Or use nutritional yeast for dairy-free.

Equipment

Large Pot
Skillet
Colander

Method

Cooking Steps

Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil.
Add broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
Transfer broccoli to a bowl, reserving ½ cup cooking water.
In a skillet, heat olive oil, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
Add blanched broccoli and reserved water, season with salt and pepper, cook for about 10 minutes.
In the same pot, cook pasta in reserved broccoli water until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes.
Drain pasta and combine with broccoli mixture, stir in half of the Parmesan cheese.
Adjust consistency with reserved water if needed, serve garnished with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Drizzle with olive oil before sealing for moisture.

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