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Healthy Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Healthy Broccoli Pasta Recipe
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This Healthy Broccoli Pasta recipe combines tender broccoli with a flavorful garlic-infused mash, tossed with al dente pasta and finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and wholesome weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Broccoli:

  • 1 large broccoli head, trimmed into small pieces

Broccoli Mash:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Pasta:

  • 12 ounces shell pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the Broccoli – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Transfer the broccoli to a bowl and reserve ½ cup of the broccoli cooking water.
  2. Prepare the Broccoli Mash – In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, cooked broccoli, and reserved water. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes until broccoli is soft enough to mash.
  3. Cook the Pasta – Cook pasta in the same pot with broccoli water until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
  4. Combine Pasta with Broccoli Mash – Mix drained pasta with broccoli mash in the skillet. Add Parmesan cheese and combine. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.
  5. Season and Serve – Taste pasta, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.

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