Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta
Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta is a delightful dish that marries creamy textures with vibrant greens, making it the perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal or a leisurely brunch. Featuring al dente pasta tossed with tender broccoli, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon juice, this guilt-free recipe is not only nourishing but also bursting with flavor. Whether you’re dining solo or entertaining guests, each forkful promises satisfaction and requests for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Steam broccoli in a separate pot until tender yet crisp (about 5 minutes).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine the drained pasta and steamed broccoli in the skillet with garlic. Toss with reserved pasta water and lemon juice to create a light sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg