Description
A comforting yet healthy pasta dish featuring sautéed broccoli, garlic, and a splash of lemon.
Ingredients
- Whole grain or gluten-free pasta
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the broccoli. Toss gently to combine.
- Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually until the mixture reaches desired consistency.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, add fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables or add roasted cherry tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: broccoli pasta, healthy dinner, quick recipe, vegetarian meal