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.
Ingredients
- 4 oz whole wheat rotini uncooked
- 2 tablespoon olive oil 28g
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic I used the jarred stuff
- 4 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 20g
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 14 oz bag of frozen broccoli florets
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
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