Description
A quick and nutritious pasta dish featuring broccoli, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water, and stir to combine.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your healthy meal!
Notes
This dish can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a simple side salad. Perfect for meal prep and storing for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg