Name: Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice); 2 cups broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta

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A simple and vibrant pasta dish packed with nutrition and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely dinners.

Author: marcus-hill
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Boiling and Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot with the pasta.
Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Toss the drained pasta and broccoli into the skillet, mixing well to coat everything in the garlic oil. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if it seems dry.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
Serve warm, topping with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This dish is customizable; feel free to add other vegetables or protein as desired.

Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/easy-healthy-broccoli-pasta/