Description
This creamy Broccoli Pasta combines fresh broccoli florets with buttery garlic sauce, making a delightful vegetarian dish that’s comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
Pasta
Broccoli
Butter
Shallot
Garlic
Flour
Broth
Heavy cream
Italian seasoning
Crushed red pepper
Lemon
Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in the broth until smooth, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper, stirring well.
- Mix in the broccoli and let it cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Finish with lemon juice and zest, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chicken or chickpeas. Adjust the level of red pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Broccoli Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta, Garlic Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe