Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes: Really Quick Broccoli Pasta Delight
Quick and healthy recipe for broccoli pasta that is perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, then return to the pot.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the garlic oil to the pasta and broccoli.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 54 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes, Broccoli Pasta, Quick Dinner