Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta – A Quick Weeknight Dinner Favorite
A quick and healthy broccoli pasta tossed with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. Perfect for busy weeknights and endlessly adaptable to any diet.
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (short-cut like fusilli or penne)
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3 cups broccoli florets
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3 cloves garlic, sliced or minced
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3 tbsp olive oil
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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¼ cup grated parmesan (or nutritional yeast)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, white beans, toasted nuts
Instructions
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Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. In the last 3–4 minutes, add broccoli. Drain, reserving ½ cup of water.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low. Sauté garlic until fragrant but not browned.
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Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss with garlic oil.
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Add lemon zest and juice, and a splash of pasta water to loosen.
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Stir in parmesan. Season with salt, pepper, and optional add-ins. Serve warm.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta or vegan cheese as needed. Add chickpeas or shrimp for protein. Delicious hot or cold.