Broccoli & Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 257.1
- Total Fat: 13.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 597.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Broccoli & Whole Wheat Spaghetti calories by ingredient
Introduction
Many years ago, a Italian landlord gave me this recipe, using regular spaghetti. I have switiched it to Whole Wheat pasta and the use of the microwave for the vegetable. Many years ago, a Italian landlord gave me this recipe, using regular spaghetti. I have switiched it to Whole Wheat pasta and the use of the microwave for the vegetable.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
400 grams Whole Wheat Spaghetti
[enough for 4 cups cooked spaghetti]
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly grated pepercorns
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil
Directions
Prepare large pot of water add salt if desired, bring to a rapid boil, add spaghetti.
Cook 9 minutes for al dente or 11 minutes for more tender .
Chop fresh broccoli stalk and flowerettes, set aside. Mince fresh cloves of garlic, toss in with the olive oil.
While pasta is cooking, use a covered mircowave steamer, add broccoli
Microwave 2 minutes 100% power, reduce to 50% power and microwave 6 - 8 minutes, depending on your microwave wattage.
Toss steamed broccoli with cooked pasta, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh basil and grated pepper.
Ready in aproxiamtely 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DECORA1.
Cook 9 minutes for al dente or 11 minutes for more tender .
Chop fresh broccoli stalk and flowerettes, set aside. Mince fresh cloves of garlic, toss in with the olive oil.
While pasta is cooking, use a covered mircowave steamer, add broccoli
Microwave 2 minutes 100% power, reduce to 50% power and microwave 6 - 8 minutes, depending on your microwave wattage.
Toss steamed broccoli with cooked pasta, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh basil and grated pepper.
Ready in aproxiamtely 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DECORA1.
