Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta: A Delicious Twist for Any Day
A fresh and vibrant broccoli pasta recipe that’s perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli florets and sauté until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, then add lemon juice, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Serve warm and enjoy your light and healthy broccoli pasta!
Notes
- For added protein, feel free to toss in some grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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