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Creamy broccoli pasta in a skillet, topped with parmesan cheese.

Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta

A quick and nutritious pasta dish featuring fresh broccoli and garlic, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 large broccoli head trimmed into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. Steam or blanch the broccoli until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add cooked broccoli to the skillet, season with red pepper, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Combine the cooked pasta with the broccoli mixture, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and toss to combine.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.