20 Minute Parmesan Pasta With Broccoli: Easy & Delicious Weeknight Dinner
Quick and easy Parmesan pasta with broccoli, ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Add broccoli to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, then return to the pot.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Combine garlic and olive oil with the pasta and broccoli.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Keywords: parmesan, pasta, broccoli, quick dinner, weeknight meal