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Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta

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A simple, nutritious, and delicious pasta dish combining tender broccoli with your favorite pasta for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225g) whole wheat pasta
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for non-vegan)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  2. About 3-4 minutes before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water with the pasta.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to combine.
  6. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen, if needed.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add Parmesan cheese if using.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or lemon zest if desired.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
  • Skip cheese or use vegan Parmesan to keep it vegan.
  • Add chickpeas or tofu for extra protein.

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