Description
Healthy Broccoli Pasta is a quick, creamy, and nutritious weeknight pasta dish featuring broccoli, garlic, and parmesan.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Add chili flakes and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
- Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, use milk instead of cream.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 2–3 days; reheat gently with a splash of milk if needed.
- Optional lemon juice brightens the dish, add to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Healthy Broccoli Pasta, broccoli pasta, creamy pasta, garlic parmesan, quick dinner, weeknight meal, vegetarian pasta