Description
Experience a delightful blend of comforting pasta flavors and the fresh vibrancy of broccoli with Smashed Broccoli Pasta Aromatic. This dish combines the rich notes of garlic and olive oil with the earthy taste of broccoli, making it a nutritious choice for any pasta lover. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is customizable, allowing you to include proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Enjoy a colorful, healthy meal that’s ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 6 oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender and bright green.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the cooked pasta. Combine drained pasta with broccoli and garlic in the pan.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved. Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg