Garlic Broccoli Pasta
Tender pasta tossed with garlicky broccoli florets in silky olive oil. Done in under 20 minutes with just four ingredients.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a large pot, then add pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes.
Step 2
Add broccoli florets to the pasta water in the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Step 3
While pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a small skillet over medium, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds.
Step 4
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli into a colander.
Step 5
Return pasta and broccoli to the pot, pour the garlic oil over the top, and toss until coated.
Step 6
Add pasta water a splash at a time if the dish looks dry, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small skillet
- colander
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