4.8 from 108 votes
Bowties and Broccoli
This insanely simple dinner "cheat" is ready in minutes and will keep you full for hours. Bowties and Broccoli is my go-to lazy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 29478 kcal
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 oz. pasta $1.00
- 1 lb. frozen broccoli florets $1.69
- 3 Tbsp butter $0.30
- 3 Tbsp grated parmesan $0.31
- salt to taste $0.05
- freshly cracked pepper to taste $0.10
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) $0.05
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the pasta. Boil until the pasta is al dente (7-10 minutes). Add the frozen broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water, turn off the heat, and let sit for 1-2 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain the pasta and broccoli in a colander.
- Transfer the pasta and broccoli back to the pot (with the heat off) or to a bowl and add the butter. Toss until the butter has melted and coated everything. Add the Parmesan, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss to coat again. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving
Calories
294.78kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
47.47g
(16%)
Protein
10.88g
(22%)
Fat
7.35g
(11%)
Sodium
250.55mg
(10%)
Fiber
4.5g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29478
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 294.78kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 47.47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10.88g | 22% |
| Fat | 7.35g | 11% |
| Sodium | 250.55mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.