Description
A delightfully simple dish that embraces the vibrant flavors of fresh broccoli and perfectly cooked pasta, enveloped in garlic-infused olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (preferably whole grain)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water for al dente texture.
- In the last three minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets into the pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, saving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss. Incorporate reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider roasting the broccoli. Customize with leftover vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg