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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
Garlic Broccoli Pasta
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil salted water in a large pot, then add pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add broccoli florets to the pasta water in the last 3 minutes of cooking.

  3. 3

    While pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a small skillet over medium, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds.

  4. 4

    Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and broccoli into a colander.

  5. 5

    Return pasta and broccoli to the pot, pour the garlic oil over the top, and toss until coated.

  6. 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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