Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring pasta and vibrant broccoli, flavored with garlic and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pasta, broccoli florets, and vegetable broth (or water) to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked and broccoli is tender.
- Stir occasionally and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta to prevent it from becoming mushy. This dish can be customized with your favorite proteins or gluten-free pasta options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg