Description
Quick Broccoli Pasta for a Wholesome Weeknight Delight is a vibrant and nourishing dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Packed with fresh ingredients and a creamy, plant-based sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings without sacrificing health.
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz Pasta (Whole Grain or GF)
4 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4–5 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
1/2 cup Unsweetened Plant Milk
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
1/2 cup Reserved Pasta Water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add chosen pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water before draining
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute. Add broccoli florets and sauté for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp
- Combine nutritional yeast, plant milk, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasonings as needed
- Drain cooked pasta and add to the skillet with broccoli. Pour creamy sauce over the pasta and broccoli, stirring gently to coat evenly
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until reaching desired consistency
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs if desired
Notes
To make it creamier, add soaked raw cashews to the sauce ingredients in the blender.
Experiment with different vegetables or pasta shapes to keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg