Description
Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta is a vibrant, nutritious dish that is sure to delight your taste buds while keeping your meals light. This quick and easy recipe highlights the fresh flavors of broccoli, garlic, and a touch of olive oil, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of broccoli, trimmed into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add broccoli pieces and crushed red pepper; cook until the broccoli is tender but still bright green (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Combine cooked penne pasta with broccoli in the skillet. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a light sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg