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Easy pasta recipes are perfect for busy weekday dinners.
This one is so delicious you will want to make it often.
It is full of healthy ingredients. Of course broccoli is one of the healthiest foods we can eat.
We all know that a good quality olive oil is a storehouse of healthy fats. And herbs like the fresh parsley and basil bring their own high nutrient values to the dish.
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Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups broccoli, chopped (675 ml)
1/3 cup olive oil (75 ml)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (75 ml)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (50 ml)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (15 ml)
3/4 pound pasta (350 g)
Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Place the chopped broccoli in a steamer and steam, covered, for about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the directions on the package or until it is tender but still a bit firm (al dente). Drain it well.
In a frying pan, warm the oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley and basil. Add the broccoli and cooked pasta. Toss it with oil and cheese mixture. Top the dish with a bit of freshly ground pepper.
Serve topped with extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 464 Calories from Fat 205 Total Fat 22.8 g Saturated Fat 5.3 g Cholesterol 69 mg Sodium 172 mg Total Carbohydrates 51.2 g |
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g Sugars 1.1 g Protein 14.7 g Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 98% Calcium 14% Iron 20% |
Maybe the cheese doesn't make this recipe a perfectly healthy dish in some people's minds, but there is so little and it packs so much punch in terms of flavor that in my opinion it is worth it to add it in. If you disagree, simply leave it out, or use vegan cheese and create a wonderful vegan pasta dish out of this recipe.
This healthy pasta recipe is ready in just minutes. As the pasta water is boiling and the pasta is cooking, chop and steam the broccoli and chop the herbs. Heat everything together in a saute pan and add the hot cooked pasta. Easy peasy and from start to finish done in under 30 minutes!
I love easy pasta recipes like this.
You can up the nutritional value by using whole wheat pasta instead of white. I never use white pasta any more. You may have to try it a few times to get used to it but it is terrific.
I do find that, unlike white pasta, you don't want to eat whole wheat pasta too al dente (firm). It does need to be cooked through or it has a bit of cardboard texture to it.
Of course, you can also use a non wheat pasta of your choice.
Whatever works with your diet and lifestyle will work in easy pasta recipes like this.
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