Broccoli Chickpea Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil
A comforting and satisfying vegetarian pasta dish featuring broccoli and chickpeas in a luscious garlic olive oil sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g Pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 300g Broccoli Florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (400g) Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 60ml Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 60ml Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 30g Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli and chickpeas: Toss in the broccoli florets and drained chickpeas. Stir together and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta, vegetable broth, and lemon juice to the skillet. Mix everything well, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season to perfection: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Serve: Remove from heat and top with grated Parmesan if desired. Drizzle with extra olive oil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish with additional veggies or proteins as per your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: vegetarian pasta, garlic olive oil, broccoli chickpea, comfort food