Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta
A simple and healthy pasta dish featuring vibrant broccoli and a garlic olive oil sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Save about a cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Broccoli: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until bright green and tender.
- Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: To the broccoli, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the broccoli. Toss together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate and Serve: Serve warm, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, whisk in a splash of cream or a dollop of cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta, broccoli, healthy, vegetarian, quick meals, Italian recipes