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Easy & Creamy Broccoli Pasta (Ready in 20 Minutes)

A quick and comforting vegetarian pasta made with tender broccoli and a silky Parmesan cream sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta and broccoli together until tender.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil.
  3. Add cream and simmer.
  4. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  5. Toss pasta with sauce and adjust with pasta water.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to create a glossy, silky sauce.