Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

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This pasta with broccoli and garlic makes a beautiful side dish or vegetarian main course. If you've got to eat your broccoli, this is a great way to do it! Garnish each serving with a dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano and more red pepper flakes if desired.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • salt to taste

  • 1 ½ pounds broccoli, stem and florets chopped separately

  • 3 cups chicken stock, or more as needed

  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta

  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in pepper flakes and season with salt.

  2. Pour chicken stock into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add broccoli stems and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; add more stock if mixture starts to dry out.

  3. While the broccoli stems are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 4 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, add broccoli florets to stems in the skillet; cook until florets are bright green and slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. Drain pasta and transfer to a large pot. Pour broccoli sauce over top, add Parmigiano-Reggiano, and stir to combine. Cover the pot and let stand until pasta absorbs excess liquid and finished cooking, about 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

599 Calories
25g Fat
77g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 599
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 1053mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 77g 28%
Dietary Fiber 9g 31%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 154mg 171%
Calcium 223mg 17%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 816mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.