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Quick Broccoli Pasta Salad

Need a fast and delicious dinner idea? This quick broccoli pasta salad is a winner! With just a few ingredients, you'll have a tasty meal in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package.
    4 oz whole wheat rotini
  • While waiting for the water to boil, whisk the oil, garlic, cheese and pepper flakes together in a large bowl.
    2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 4 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Once the pasta is done, add the frozen broccoli and remove from heat.
  • Let it sit just for a minute.
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli and add it to the bowl with the oil.
    14 oz bag of frozen broccoli florets
  • Top with the Parmesan cheese.
    4 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • Toss well. Chill for about an hour.
  • I served it alongside the London broil. It made such a great meal we have NO leftovers!

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 699IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Broccoli, Pasta
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