Description
A quick and comforting pasta dish made with tender broccoli, fragrant garlic, and silky olive oil, all tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the same pot.
- Reserve a small amount of pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli together.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and gently cook the sliced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss well.
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle in the grated parmesan and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overcook the broccoli to keep it bright and slightly crisp.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better flavor and texture.
- Add chili flakes if you want a bit of heat.
- A splash of lemon juice can brighten the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
