Broccoli Chorizo Pasta: A Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A delicious combination of broccoli and chorizo in a quick pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup chorizo, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add broccoli and chorizo, cooking until the broccoli is tender and the chorizo is browned.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for an additional minute.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the broccoli and chorizo mixture.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to taste for spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams