Description
A flavorful and nutritious pasta dish with broccoli, chickpeas, and garlic olive oil, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g Pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 300g Broccoli Florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (400g) Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 60ml Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 60ml Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 30g Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the Pasta: Once boiling, add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve Some Pasta Water: Before draining, scoop out about ½ cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
- Drain the Pasta: Drain the pasta, but don’t rinse it!
- Prepare the Broccoli: Chop into bite-sized florets if using fresh broccoli.
- Cook the Broccoli: In the same pot, add a splash of olive oil over medium heat, toss in the broccoli and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate Chickpeas: Add the drained chickpeas to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Add Liquid: Pour in the vegetable broth and reserved pasta water, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Season It Up: Add the red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the mixture, gently tossing everything together.
- Cheese It: Sprinkle the Parmesan on top and stir until melted.
Notes
Feel free to switch up ingredients based on availability. This dish can be made vegan by omitting the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: broccoli pasta, chickpea pasta, garlic olive oil, vegetarian pasta, quick dinner