Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta: A Delicious Quick Meal!
A quick and healthy pasta dish featuring broccoli, perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pasta pot.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, then add them to the pan with garlic.
- Toss everything together, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.