This insanely simple dinner "cheat" is ready in minutes and will keep you full for hours. Bowties and Broccoli is my go-to lazy weeknight dinner.
301 kcal
/serving
10 min
Serves
6
Easy
Italian
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 oz. pasta ($1.00)
- 1 lb. frozen broccoli florets ($1.69)
- 3 Tbsp butter ($0.30)
- 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan ($0.31)
- Salt to taste ($0.05)
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste ($0.10)
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) ($0.05)
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the pasta.
- Boil until the pasta is al dente (7-10 minutes).
- Add the frozen broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water, turn off the heat, and let sit for 1-2 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli in a colander.
- Transfer the pasta and broccoli back to the pot (with the heat off) or to a bowl and add the butter.
- Toss until the butter has melted and coated everything.
- Add the Parmesan, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss to coat again.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
301
Calories
11.4g
Protein
10% DV
46.4g
Carbs
16% DV
8.0g
Fat
10% DV
3.6g
Fiber
9% DV
2.6g
Sugars
273mg
Sodium
18% DV
18mg
Cholesterol
5% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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