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Orecchiette Pasta With Broccoli

A simple and delicious pasta dish with broccoli.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g Orecchiette pasta
  • 500 g Broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the orecchiette pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, add the broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Broccoli, Pasta
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