PASTA-Easiest Pasta and Broccoli Recipe
(from Jax424’s recipe box)
Servings: 6 • Size: 1 1/2 cups • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pts
Calories: 289.2 • Fat: 7.1 g • Carbs: 48 g • Fiber: 4.9 g • Protein: 11.7 g • Sugar: 1.0
Sodium: 103.7 (without salt)
Source: Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Serves 6 peopleCategories: PASTA
Ingredients
- 12 oz uncooked pasta
- 6 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, no stems
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- salt and fresh cracked pepper
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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When water boils, add pasta and broccoli at the same time and cook according to pasta instructions for al dente.
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When pasta is almost done cooking, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and broccoli.
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Return the pot to the stove and set heat to high; add 1 tbsp olive oil, when hot, add garlic. Cook until golden, reduce flame to low and add pasta back to the pot.
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Mix well, add remaining olive oil, grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste mixing well and smashing any large pieces of broccoli to break up.
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Add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and mix well adding more if needed.
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Serve in pasta bowls with additional grated cheese on the side.