Broccoli and Fridge Cleanout Pasta
recipe

A delicious pasta dish that makes great use of leftover vegetables, especially broccoli. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

- 250 g pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 bunch of broccoli, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 100 ml cream (or plant-based cream)
- 50 g Parmesan cheese (or vegan alternative), grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (or other herbs) for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft.
3. Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the pepper softens.
4. Add the chopped broccoli and sauté for about 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
5. Pour in the cream and stir well. Let it simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
6. Add the cooked pasta and mix in. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts.
8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Energy: 450 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g

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