Broccoli Pasta with Chilli, Garlic and Parmesan

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Broccoli Pasta with Chilli, Garlic and Parmesan

Orecchiette broccoli pasta made with chilli, garlic and parmesan. This is the quickest 10-minute meal using only 5 ingredients, it's not only easy to make but delicious and healthy too. It makes a great weeknight meal when you're in a hurry and can even be eaten cold for lunches the next day.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Small Broccoli
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 fresh chilli
  • 1 shallot
  • 10.5 oz (300g) orrecchiette pasta , or similar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp parmesan
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cut the broccoli into small florets and add them to pot with the pasta after 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, finely chop the shallot, garlic clove and fresh chilli and add it to a frying pan with a 1 tbsp of olive oil. Saute everything slowly until the pasta and broccoli are ready (around 3 minutes).
  3. Drain the broccoli and pasta then add them to the pan with the shallot, garlic and chilli. Add the parmesan and stir until everything is combined and coated evenly, season with a little salt and pepper and a squueze of lemon juice, serve.

Notes

  • Tip: Don't throw away the broccoli stalk. Chop it up and add it to other pasta dishes, salads or stir-fries. It's so delicious and full of goodness.
  • Nutrition Facts Broccoli Pasta with Chilli, Garlic and Parmesan Amount Per Serving Calories 380 Calories from Fat 45 % Daily Value* Fat 5g8%Saturated Fat 1g6%Cholesterol 1mg0%Sodium 96mg4%Potassium 704mg20%Carbohydrates 68g23%Fiber 6g25%Sugar 5g6%Protein 15g30% Vitamin A 1075IU22%Vitamin C 152.5mg185%Calcium 117mg12%Iron 2.3mg13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 380
  • Calories from Fat 45
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 5g
  • 8%
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • 6%
  • Cholesterol 1mg
  • 0%
  • Sodium 96mg
  • 4%
  • Potassium 704mg
  • 20%
  • Carbohydrates 68g
  • 23%
  • Fiber 6g
  • 25%
  • Sugar 5g
  • 6%
  • Protein 15g
  • 30%
  • Vitamin A 1075IU
  • 22%
  • Vitamin C 152.5mg
  • 185%
  • Calcium 117mg
  • 12%
  • Iron 2.3mg
  • 13%
  • Add chicken for extra protein
  • Swap the broccoli for romanesco or cauliflower
  • Different cheeses such as gruyere or pecorino
  • Grated zucchini/courgette
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