Description
This Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta combines fresh broccoli with al dente pasta, garlic, olive oil, and a hint of lemon zest for a wholesome and delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (whole grain or gluten-free)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a bit of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli florets and a pinch of salt, cooking until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the broccoli and garlic; toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnishing with extra cheese and fresh herbs as desired.
Notes
This pasta can be easily customized by adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp, or using spinach/kale instead of broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: broccoli pasta, healthy pasta, quick meal, vegetarian pasta