Creamy Broccoli Pasta

Name: Creamy Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets; 1 cup pasta of choice, cooked; ¼ cup almond milk, or milk of choice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, shaved, to serve (optional); salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; chili flakes, to taste; parmesan cheese, grated, to garnish; basil leaf, to garnish

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Updated at: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 23:44:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories322 kcal (16%)

Total Fat23.8 g (34%)

Carbs21.9 g (8%)

Sugars3.1 g (3%)

Protein7.3 g (15%)

Sodium496.8 mg (25%)

Fiber3.4 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

2 headsbroccoli

1 cuppasta

3 Tbspolive oil

1 Tbspparmesan cheese

shaved, to serve, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Add the broccoli florets to a pot of boiling water and boil until they're cooked through. Alternatively, steam the florets in a steaming basket until they're cooked.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of salted water on the stove according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, strain the pasta. Set aside.

Step 3

Place the cooked broccoli in a food processor and blend until it forms a creamy consistency. Add your milk of choice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Blend again. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tbsp water.

Step 4

Add the broccoli sauce to the mixing bowl with the pasta. Stir to coat the pasta.

Step 5

Add the broccoli sauce to the mixing bowl with the pasta. Stir to coat the pasta.

Notes

Step 6

Add 90-120 g (raw) of your favorite animal protein per serve or choose from the following: 1 cup lentils, chickpeas or beans (or a mix) or 100 g of tempeh or 150 g tofu (1-2 times a week); per serve.