Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta – Fresh, Fast & Wholesome!
A quick, healthy one-pot pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan. A light, satisfying vegetarian meal ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, etc.)
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1 medium head broccoli, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼–⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
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½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 5 minutes, then add broccoli. Boil both for 4–5 minutes more until tender. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes if using.
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Add pasta and broccoli to skillet. Mash some broccoli for a creamy texture.
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Stir in pasta water, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Toss until well combined.
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Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and black pepper.