Easiest Pasta and Broccoli
The Easiest Pasta and Broccoli Recipe that my whole family loves, including my kids. Only 5 ingredients and one pot, ready in under 15 minutes!
Servings:
6
yield(s)
Prep Time:
3
mins
Cook Time:
12
mins
Total Time:
15
mins
Ingredients
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12
oz
uncooked pasta, use brown rice or quinoa pasta for gluten-free
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6 1/2
cup
fresh broccoli florets, no stems
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5
cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
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1/4
cup
grated Parmesan or Romano
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2
tbsp
olive oil, divided
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kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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When water boils, add pasta and broccoli at the same time and cook according to pasta instructions for al dente.
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When pasta is almost done cooking, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and broccoli.
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Return the pot to the stove and set heat to high; add 1 tbsp olive oil, when hot, add garlic. Cook until golden, reduce flame to low and add pasta back to the pot.
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Mix well, add remaining olive oil, grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste mixing well and smashing any large pieces of broccoli to break up.
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Add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and mix well adding more if needed.
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Serve in pasta bowls with additional grated cheese on the side.