Description
A light and flavorful pasta dish featuring vibrant broccoli, aromatic garlic, and a hint of spice, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (whole wheat or gluten-free preferred)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender and bright green.
- Combine the drained pasta with broccoli in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or zest before serving for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg