Broccoli Pasta Salad

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This broccoli pasta salad is full of Italian flavors and is delicious warm or cold. Perfect for summer picnics or potlucks.

close up view of Broccoli Pasta Salad in a white and yellow bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package rotini or farfalle pasta

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ½ cup finely shredded Romano cheese

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and return to pot.

  2. While the pasta cooks, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water, just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and red pepper flakes until garlic is fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes. Add garlic mixture and broccoli to pasta; gently toss to coat.

  4. Add cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
13g Fat
32g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Calcium 146mg 11%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 279mg 6%

* 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.

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