Skillet Broccoli Pasta Recipe

This Skillet Broccoli Pasta Recipe is Mediterranean Diet friendly and takes about 20 minutes to make.

Made with garlic sauteed in olive oil, this simple dish is flavorful, filling, and comforting.

What is skillet pasta with broccoli?

Skillet pasta with broccoli is a quick and easy dish that combines together cooked pasta with broccoli, olive oil, and garlic cooked to perfection.

I like that this is such an easy stove top recipe that can easily feed up to four.

Have you tried my recipe for Creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta?

That avocado pasta is a quick and easy recipe that can be made with a blender. Both this recipe for broccoli and pasta and that recipe for avocado pasta are delicious and easy recipes that are Mediterranean diet friendly.

You can make this recipe vegan by topping your pasta with vegan parmesan cheese. You can find a selection of vegan parmesan cheeses here.

Why we love pasta with broccoli.

This delicious broccoli pasta recipe combines the freshness of broccoli with the comforting satisfaction of pasta. It is a wholesome and satisfying meal that is perfect for about any occasion.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It takes just four ingredients to make this recipe.
• The ingredients are simple and basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding some red pepper flakes or topping your pasta with parmesan cheese before serving.
• Making this recipe is relatively inexpensive.
• Broccoli and pasta goes great when served with Pear Crumble Bars or Spinach and Berry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing.
• Leftovers taste great the next day as is or on top of a salad.

Ingredients needed to make broccoli pasta.

• Pasta. Your pasta should be cooked al dente according to the directions on the packaging.
• Broccoli. Your broccoli should be broken down into bite-sized florets.
• Olive Oil. I like extra virgin for this recipe.
• Garlic. Freshly minced.
• Optional add-ins include red pepper flakes (up to a teaspoon), sliced lemon, lemon juice (one to two tablespoons for flavor), and grated parmesan cheese for topping.

Tips for making the best

Select a bit-sized pasta, such as penne or fusilli, that is a similar size to the broccoli florets. This will make this recipe easier to enjoy.

More helpful tips for you.

1. The pasta is cooked at dente as maintaining the structure is important. Avoid over-cooking your pasta as doing so can make your pasta soft and 'mushy'.
2. Save a tablespoon or two of your pasta water and stir it into your skillet ingredients for a 'creamier' sauce texture. Leftover broccoli water can also give the sauce a bit of texture.
3. Fresh broccoli is preferred in this recipe as it will hold its shape better when cooked with the other ingredients.
4. When cooking your broccoli, cook it until it is just tender- avoiding over-cooking it. Over-cooked broccoli can get mushy.
5. Using extra virgin olive oil with a robust flavor can give this dish an even better taste.
6. Adding a protein, such as cooked chicken strips or shrimp, can take this recipe up a notch.

How to make Skillet Broccoli Pasta

Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 15 minutes .
Servings: 4 .

1. Prepare. Gather your ingredients as indicated. Have your broccoli broken into florets and your pasta cooked al dente.
2. Broccoli. Slightly pre-cook your broccoli by placing into boiling water for three minutes and then removing it from the water and setting is aside. You can save some of the water for your sauce if desired.
3. Sauté. In a large skillet on medium heat, heat your olive oil for one minute. Then add your minced garlic (along with optional red pepper flakes) and sauté until soft and fragrant (about two minutes).
4. Combine. Add your cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss the ingredients to combine. Stirring in leftover pasta or broccoli water as desired can help create a creamier sauce. Turning the stove heat off while tossing the ingredients can be done to avoid over-cooking the pasta and broccoli.
5. Serve. You can serve your broccoli and pasta as is or with a bit of grated parmesan or similar cheese on top.

Expert Tip👉 Rinsing your cooked pasta is a good way to stop the cooking process and get it to al dente..

How to store pasta with broccoli.

Once it has fully cooled, leftover broccoli with pasta can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, broccoli with pasta should keep for up to four days when refrigerated.

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• Bruschetta Pasta Salad
• Vegetarian Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
• Vegan Lemon Garlic Pasta
• Mediterranean Diet Arugula Pasta Salad
• Creamy Mediterranean Diet Avocado Pasta

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Skillet Broccoli Pasta Recipe- a quick and easy recipe for broccoli and pasta cooked in olive oil with garlic. Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian.

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