Description
This Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta is a comforting, nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights. With vibrant green broccoli and fragrant garlic, it delivers flavor and freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving or toss in grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg