Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta
Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta is a quick and nutritious dish that pairs tender whole wheat pasta with vibrant broccoli in a light lemon-garlic sauce. Perfectly balanced and easy to customize, this meal brings delightful flavors to your weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Combine the drained pasta and blanched broccoli with the garlic in the skillet. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Toss well to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (235g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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