Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta
A fresh and vibrant dish that elevates pasta with the goodness of broccoli and a hint of garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 large broccoli head trimmed into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the broccoli in bite-sized pieces.
- Once boiling, add the penne pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, adding the broccoli for the last 2-3 minutes.
- While cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and crushed red pepper until fragrant.
- Drain pasta, reserving a cup of the cooking water. Combine pasta and broccoli in the skillet, tossing with reserved water as needed.
Notes
This dish is a light alternative to heavier pasta meals, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.