One Pot Pasta with Broccoli
A quick and easy one pot pasta dish featuring tender broccoli florets cooked together with pasta in a flavorful garlic and Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the uncooked penne pasta, broccoli florets, minced garlic, vegetable broth, water, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and broccoli before serving.