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Broccoli Pasta

May 26, 2020 by Life is but a Dish 5 Comments

a white bowl with a layer of broccoli sauce and a layer of pasta sprinkled with grated cheese

A quick and easy Broccoli Pasta with outstanding flavor! Make it quick with fresh broccoli, garlic and lemon.

broccoli pasta

Every time I ask what kind of recipes you guys want, I get a bunch of requests for quick, easy weeknight meals that everyone will love. This recipe checks all of those boxes while sneaking some green veggies into your pasta night! I’ll take it. My Broccoli Pasta has just a couple ingredients, but combined, they pack a really tasty punch.

Broccoli Pasta

Olive Oil Pasta Sauce

Since the olive oil is the main ingredient in the sauce (other than broccoli, of course!), I suggest going with the nicest olive oil you can find. I promise you’ll taste a difference. It will feel like an authentic Italian restaurant Broccoli Pasta!

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Ingredients in Broccoli Pasta

The list is short but delicious! I love how easy it is to keep these ingredients on hand, especially since this is a favorite that gets requested regularly! You’ll be cooking Broccoli Pasta with…

  • Your favorite kind of short pasta
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic
  • Lemon (of course!)
  • Olive oil (splurge on the good stuff. I promise it’s worth it!)
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Grated Parmesan for serving
Broccoli Pasta

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A quick and easy Broccoli Pasta with SO MUCH flavor! Make it quick with pasta, broccoli, garlic, and lemon.


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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces broccoli florets (or 1 head)
  • 1/2 pound short pasta
  • 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicy!)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add about 1 tablespoon of salt and return to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 2-3 minutes until just tender. Remove broccoli from pot and set aside. Do not drain water. Use the same water to cook the pasta.
  2. Bring water back to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package, about 10 minutes.
  3. While pasta is cooking, make the broccoli sauce. Roughly chop the broccoli and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium/high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped broccoli, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. 
  4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and add the pasta directly into the pan, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine. If sauce needs to be thinned out, add some pasta water. Serve immediately!

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  1. Alissa

    March 19, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    This was so delicious and easy. Thank you for sharing. I did switch the Parmesan for queso fresco because it’s what I had on hand.

    ★★★★★

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    • Life is but a Dish

      March 19, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      So glad you enjoyed!

  2. Sarah Wilker

    March 2, 2020 at 5:08 am

    New family favorite! Even the 2 year old asked for seconds who usually doesn’t come never anything green recently! Had to use limes instead of lemon as living in Colombia but worked great! Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Katy

    March 14, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    I made this tonight and it was so yummy! I will definitely make this again.

    Reply
  4. LaQuetha

    September 6, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Delicious. I add roasted red peppers. It was so good. Thank you for sharing delicious recipes.

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