Broccoli & Parmesan Pasta
This delicious Broccoli & Parmesan Pasta is fast, simple and tastes amazing. It's a perfect weeknight meal that you can add to, with your favorite proteins or veggies you have on hand. And of course, lots of vegan parmesan!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium shallot finely chopped
- 1 medium head broccoli florets cut small
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 4 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup vegan parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- Black pepper to serve
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, in salted water (add 2 tbsp kosher salt to the pasta cooking water). Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
- Preheat a large pan on medium heat. Add olive oil and once hot, add shallot. Cook 1 to 2 min, then add broccoli florets and salt. Stir, cook 2 to 3 min. Add water, stir, cover and cook until broccoli is starting to get fork tender, around 4 to 5 min depending on size of broccoli. Add garlic, stir and cook another minute or two.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add cooked pasta and pasta cooking water, along with lemon juice, vegan parmesan, and fresh parsley. Stir gently to incorporate. Serve and top with black pepper, and more parmesan if desired.