Broccoli Pasta (15 Minutes)

5 from 6 votes

This Broccoli Pasta is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Made in 15 minutes, it's quick, creamy and will be a new family favourite!

Course: Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 530kcal

Prep Time2

Cook Time13

Total Time15

▢ 180 grams pasta (I’ve used orecchiette)
▢ 300 grams broccoli
▢ 2 garlic cloves
▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
▢ 40 grams freshly grated Parmigiano reggiano cheese (parmesan cheese)
▢ Salt and black pepper
▢ Garnish with pangrattato, extra parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional)

Dice the broccoli into small florets including cutting the stems into small cubes. Boil the broccoli florets and stems in a large pot of salted water for about 5- 8 minutes until fork tender
At the same time, dice the garlic cloves into cubes and sautee in a large pan or skillet with olive oil on a low heat
Add the cooked broccoli to the pan with a ladle of the cooking water and stir through
Cook the pasta in the same boiling water until almost cooked ( a few minutes before the provided cooking time on the package instructions) then drain and add to the pan with the broccoli.
** Ensure to save some pasta cooking water
Add the freshly grated parmigiano cheese with a ladle of reserved pasta water and stir for a few minutes over a medium heat. Add more pasta water as needed to finish cooking the pasta to al dente or to desired consistency and to create a creamy sauce
Serve with pangrattato, extra parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil and enjoy your creamy cheesy Broccoli Pasta!

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Keywords: easy dinner, family