If you are craving a quick, satisfying meal that is both delicious and nutritious, this simple yet mouthwatering garlic broccoli pasta is the perfect choice. Nothing beats the vibrant flavors of garlic with crisp broccoli and perfectly cooked pasta. This pasta with broccoli, garlic, and oil is a wonderful example of how simple ingredients create a delightful dish!!
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes
How to Cook Garlic Broccoli Pasta?
With just a few common and easily accessible ingredients like pasta, broccoli, garlic, and oil, you can prepare a delightful, creamy garlic-broccoli vegan pasta. You can also make variations, like garlic chicken broccoli pasta, garlic butter broccoli pasta, garlic shrimp broccoli pasta, and lemon garlic broccoli pasta, instead of making the simple pasta with broccoli and garlic cream sauce. Whether you are searching for a weeknight dinner recipe or a tasty lunch option, this pasta recipe is a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish that is as effortless to make as enjoyable to eat.
Garlic Broccoli Pasta Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups of broccoli florets
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine (optional) or extra vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta:
- Boil a large pot of water seasoned with salt.
- Add the pasta.
- Cook until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the 4 cloves of garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add broccoli florets and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add Flavors:
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and white wine (if using).
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Stir until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Add in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Followed by 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- For added protein, include grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Use dairy-free Parmesan cheese if needed.
- Check the dish and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Save a cup of pasta water and use it later in the sauce for a better taste.
Garlic Broccoli Pasta Calorie Count:
12 oz of pasta: 1,200 calories
Total pasta with broccoli garlic and oil calories :1,810 calories (with wine) or 1,780 calories (without wine)
2 tablespoons of olive oil: 240 calories
4 cloves of garlic: 20 calories
4 cups of broccoli florets: 100 calories
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes: 5 calories
1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable broth: 10 calories
1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine: 30 calories
1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese: 200 calories
1 tablespoon lemon juice: 5 calories
pasta with broccoli garlic and oil calories per serving: 453 calories (with wine) or 445 calories (without wine)
The garlic-broccoli pasta recipe is one of the tasty and healthy meal options in my pasta recipe series that you can easily prepare at home. Take a moment to try the recipe now!
