Broccoli Pasta

Broccoli Pasta is definitely one of those quick and easy options I opt on some days when I want a bit of relaxation from the traditional Indian spread. And my boys are definitely always in with the plan. And this pasta recipe is something which I adopted when I started feeding my son in his toddler days and somehow this recipe is a family favorite and absolutely loved by all the friends and family who got a chance to eat it.

This recipe has a very minimal spread of ingredients and I cook them and serve them hot. Sometimes I feel the freshness is the real secret of this pasta recipe.

Here goes the quick and easy recipe:

Ingredients for Broccoli Pasta:

1. Broccoli – 1 head
2. Fusili or any choice of Pasta – 8 ounce
3. Garlic – 4 large cloves, finely chopped
4. Salt – according to taste
5. Black Pepper – 1 tsp
6. Olive Oil –  2 tbsp
7. Italian Herb mix – 1 tsp (dried)
8. Parmesan Cheese – 2 tbsp

Steps of Preparation:

1. Chop the broccoli head into large chunks.
2. Cook the pasta according to the instructions in the box.
3. Blanche the broccoli for the around 3-4 mins. You can use the same pot while cooking the pasta.

   

4. Strain the pasta and the broccoli in the colander and let in go through the cold running water.
5. Grate the broccoli finely in a chopper or do it manually.
6. Take a large frying pan and heat it.
7. Add the olive oil and garlic to it.

   

8. Once the garlic releases the flavor add broccoli, salt, and pepper.

   

9. Once the broccoli is cooked for 2 mins, add the cooked pasta and saute.

   

10. To the cooked pasta add the herbs for flavor and top with parmesan cheese.

    

Serve hot for this delicious meal.

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