Quick Broccoli and Parmesan Pasta
A quick and easy pasta recipe with broccoli and parmesan cheese
5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
12 oz pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions, until al dente.
Step 2
2. While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli florets for 3 minutes.
Step 3
3. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Step 4
4. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add steamed broccoli, salt and black pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
5. Add the pasta to the pot with the broccoli, along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
Step 6
6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the pasta and broccoli mixture. Serve hot.