Description
A simple and fast broccoli pasta dish that is light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. 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.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the broccoli mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added protein, consider tossing in canned chickpeas or sliced cooked chicken sausage. This recipe also works well with asparagus or green beans as substitutes for broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: broccoli pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian pasta, easy weeknight meal