How To Make Wholewheat Pasta with Broccoli & Almonds
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces wholewheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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Cook the wholewheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Steam the broccoli florets until tender but still crisp. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the cooked pasta and steamed broccoli to the skillet. Toss to combine and coat everything with the olive oil and garlic mixture.
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Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Add the sliced almonds and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the almonds are slightly toasted.
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Serve the wholewheat pasta with broccoli and almonds hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 13g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 15g
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