Easy 20-Minute Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta

Busy weeknights call for quick dinners that bring the family together. This light and healthy broccoli pasta is a foolproof, family-friendly meal perfect for those seeking healthy meals without meat. Savor the simplicity and taste that even picky eaters will love as you make time for more than just cooking. Enjoy a stress-free dinner light experience that prioritizes wholesome ingredients. Transform your evenings with dinner ideas for a healthy family. Explore the recipe.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and crushed red pepper, sauté until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the broccoli pieces to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until tender but still crisp.

Step 4

Drain the pasta reserving some pasta water, then add pasta to the skillet with broccoli.

Step 5

Toss everything together adding grated parmesan cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water to create a light sauce.

Step 6

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.