Description
A delightful and creamy pasta dish featuring garlic and broccoli, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Add the broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and almond milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- If using, stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli back into the pot, tossing to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chickpeas or white beans.
- Swap out the broccoli for other vegetables like spinach, kale, or asparagus for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg