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Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta

Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta

This Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta is a quick and cozy weeknight meal that’s perfect for healthy girl dinners, 1st trimester dinner ideas, or anyone looking for cheap and healthy meals. Made with tender broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan, it’s a creamy and satisfying pasta dish that fits beautifully into a healthy dinner ideas calorie deficit plan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225 g whole grain or regular pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: lemon juice or red pepper flakes for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the Pasta and Broccoli:
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
  3. Sauté Garlic:
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Combine:
  6. Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Pour in reserved pasta water and sprinkle parmesan cheese. Toss until creamy and coated.
  7. Season and Serve:
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve warm, topped with extra cheese or chili flakes.

Notes

  • Make it vegan by omitting parmesan or using nutritional yeast.
  • Add grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas for extra protein.
  • Great for healthy dinner recipes for weight losing loss or meal prep — store up to 3 days in the fridge.
  • For extra creaminess, stir in 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt or light cream cheese.
  • Perfect easy cozy meal for busy weeknights or a satisfying healthy girl dinner.