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Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta

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A quick and healthy pasta dish combining tender broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and lemon, tossed with your favorite pasta and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan. Comforting, fresh, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta of choice (whole wheat, regular, or gluten-free)
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli during the last 3–4 minutes of cooking.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add pasta and broccoli to the skillet with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Sprinkle with parmesan if desired and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use chickpeas, grilled chicken, or shrimp for added protein.
  • Skip parmesan or use nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
  • Add spinach or peas for more veggies.
  • A spoonful of Greek yogurt or cashew cream adds creaminess.
  • Holds up well for meal prep and reheats easily.

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