Description
A delightful meal that’s simple to prepare and packed with nutrition, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pasta.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sautรฉ for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the pasta and broccoli, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option. Add more vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg