🥦🍝 Broccoli pasta
A simple, comforting dish—tender pasta tossed with broccoli, garlic, and a light creamy or olive-oil sauce. Quick, healthy, and really satisfying.
🥣 Ingredients
- 200–250g pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fusilli)
- 2 cups broccoli (cut into small florets)
- 3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper
- ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)
- ¼ cup grated cheese (parmesan or cheddar)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook pasta & broccoli
- Boil pasta in salted water
- Add broccoli in the last 2–3 minutes
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain
2. Make the base
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Add garlic and chili flakes, cook until fragrant (not burnt)
3. Combine
- Add drained pasta and broccoli
- Pour in a little pasta water
- Toss everything together
4. Finish
- Add cheese, salt, and pepper
- Mix until creamy and well coated
🍽️ Variations
- Creamy version: Add ½ cup cream or milk
- Protein boost: Add grilled chicken or shrimp
- Extra flavor: Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcook broccoli—keep it bright green
- Pasta water helps create a silky sauce
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon for freshness
If you want, I can give you a one-pot version, baked broccoli pasta, or a high-protein gym-friendly version 💪
