Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Creamy broccoli pasta served in a ceramic bowl, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

A quick and easy Broccoli Pasta Recipe that combines tender broccoli with al dente pasta in a simple garlic-infused sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect, nutritious meal for busy weeknights

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 380kcal

Cost: $13

Equipment

Large pot for boiling pasta
Colander
Sharp knife and cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon or tongs for stirring

Ingredients

1 lb pasta Penne, fusilli, or orecchiette
2 large heads broccoli about 4 cups florets
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup pasta water reserved

Optional Enhancements

½ cup Pine nuts Toasted
1 whole lemon Zest only
¼ cup Basil leaves Torn

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients

Bring large pot of salted water to boil
Cut broccoli into florets
Slice garlic thinly

Cook Pasta & Broccoli

Cook pasta according to package directions
Add broccoli 3 minutes before pasta is done
Reserve 1 cup pasta water
Drain pasta and broccoli

Make Sauce

Heat olive oil in same pot
Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant
Return pasta and broccoli to pot
Add ½ cup pasta water and Parmesan
Toss until creamy

Finish

Season with salt and pepper
Add more pasta water if needed
Serve hot with extra Parmesan

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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