Easy Broccoli & Tomato Pasta
Quick, easy, budget-friendly and delicious! Broccoli and tomatoes are an unexpected combo that taste really great together. It’s a snap to throw this pasta together for a satisfying and healthy vegetarian weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 cup sliced small tomatoes (cherry, grape or san Marzano)
4 cups dried pasta
4 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for roasting tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter (can replace with olive oil for vegan option)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice and zest from one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Chilli flakes, grated Parmesan cheese (or Vegan cheese)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, add sliced tomatoes, and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for approximately 20 minutes and then set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. When there is 2 - 3 minutes left in the pasta cooking time, add in the broccoli. Drain pasta and broccoli together when done.
In the same pot that you cooked the pasta, add olive oil, butter (or more olive oil for Vegan option), and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 1 - 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
Add in cooked pasta and broccoli, along with the lemon juice and zest. Mix together well and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle cheese and/or chilli flakes on top if desired.
