Description
This healthy and delicious whole wheat pasta dish is tossed with fresh broccoli and garlic, topped with Parmesan cheese and walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the pan. Toss to combine with garlic oil.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, walnuts, and red pepper flakes. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is a great way to incorporate more whole grains and vegetables into your diet.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for additional flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg