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Broccoli Pasta Salad

Broccoli Pasta Salad

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  • 20 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (8 ounce) package rotini or farfalle pasta

  • Vegetables

    • 🥦 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces

  • Oil and Seasonings

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 🧄 4 teaspoons minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

  • Cheese and Herbs

    • 🧀 ½ cup finely shredded Romano cheese
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and return to pot.

2

While the pasta cooks, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

3

Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and red pepper flakes until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. Add garlic mixture and broccoli to pasta; gently toss to coat.

4

Add cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

275

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 32
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Serve warm for a comforting dish or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing summer salad.Use whole-grain pasta for added fiber and nutrients.If you prefer a creamier texture, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise when mixing the pasta and broccoli.