Description
A delicious and healthy creamy garlic broccoli pasta dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and almond milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes to thicken. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chickpeas or white beans.
- Swap out broccoli for other vegetables like spinach or asparagus for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg