Description
A quick, nourishing pasta dish combining chewy pasta with vibrant broccoli in a garlic-infused olive oil sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice)
- Broccoli
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, salting the water well.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli to the pot.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving a little pasta water.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Cook until fragrant, then add the drained pasta and broccoli. Toss together.
- Add reserved pasta water for desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper.
- Top with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. Fresh herbs make a great garnish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg