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Smashed Broccoli Pasta

A healthy Mediterranean pasta dish featuring smashed broccoli.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 12 oz Pasta Any type of pasta
  • 2 cups Broccoli Smashed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add smashed broccoli to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Combine the cooked pasta with the broccoli mixture, adding lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with additional olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be served with grated cheese on top if desired.

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