Healthy Broccoli Pasta
A quick, delicious, and nutritious pasta dish made with whole wheat pasta, broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Large Pan
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets bite-sized
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions (8–10 minutes).
- Trim and wash broccoli florets. Add them to the pasta pot for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant (do not burn).
- Add pasta and broccoli to the pan. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lemon zest, crushed nuts, or swap Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan version.