Broccoli Pasta
Creamy broccoli pasta with garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. A quick 20-minute dinner that’s simple, cozy, and full of fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound broccoli, fresh or frozen
1 gallon water + 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling
12 ounces short pasta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed, grated, or thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus shaved parmesan for garnish
1 handful fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Cut the broccoli into small florets. Boil in salted water for 5 minutes, or until fork tender.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, then sauté for 1 minute.
Transfer the broccoli to the skillet. Do not discard the cooking water.
Add 1 cup broccoli cooking water and simmer for 10 minutes, until very tender. Mash with a fork or blend until creamy.
Cook pasta in the same broccoli water according to package directions, minus 2 minutes.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Add pasta to the broccoli sauce.
Stir in parmesan and cook for about 1 minute, adding reserved pasta water as needed until creamy.
Taste and adjust salt. Serve with basil and shaved parmesan.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen broccoli. Add more red pepper flakes for extra heat. Reserve pasta water to help make the sauce creamy.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/broccoli-pasta/
