Description
A light and flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh broccoli and sautéed garlic, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Any pasta variety (whole grain or gluten-free preferred)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Add the Broccoli: Toss in broccoli and a splash of reserved pasta water, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine Everything: Add drained pasta to the skillet, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Adjust with more reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, toss again, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a twist, add grilled chicken or shrimp. Garnish with parsley for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta, broccoli, healthy, vegetarian, quick meal