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Healthy Broccoli Pasta

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A quick and nutritious meal featuring whole wheat pasta and broccoli, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccoli and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in the same pot or a large skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the drained pasta and broccoli back to the pan along with lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and reserved pasta water; toss to combine.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for another minute until the cheese melts and forms a light sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

For variations, add vegetables like spinach or protein such as grilled chicken. This dish can be made vegan by omitting cheese.

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