Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the drained pasta and broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Serve warm with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
For a complete meal, consider pairing with grilled chicken or fish. Add lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg