Description
A quick and nutritious pasta dish combining whole wheat pasta and fresh broccoli, flavored with garlic and optional Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- When there are 3 minutes left, add broccoli florets to the boiling water.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli together in a colander.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the olive oil and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss again to combine.
- Serve warm in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of water or olive oil if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: broccoli pasta, healthy pasta, quick dinner, vegetarian meal, whole wheat pasta