One Pot Broccoli Pasta: Easy, Delicious Meal for Busy Nights
A quick and easy one-pot recipe for broccoli pasta that will make busy nights stress-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add pasta, broccoli, vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamy variation, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Feel free to mix in proteins like chicken or beans for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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