This easy Broccoli and Spaghetti recipe is simple and delicious. Broccoli pasta is an economical way to enjoy a vegetarian or meatless Monday weekly meal and it only takes minutes to make.

Easy One-Pot Broccoli Pasta

When looking for an option for a “Meatless Monday” meal, be sure to put this broccoli & spaghetti dish on your planning list.

I've said it before and I will say it again- Simple ingredients create the best recipes! Cook everything in one pot on the stove and dinner is ready in no time.

I ate this simple Italian meal while growing up and it always holds a place as true comfort food.

Tools to make Broccoli & Spaghetti

You only need a few key kitchen items to make this vegetarian dish:

• Stockpot– a staple kitchen item to make pasta, soups, gravies, and more.
• Strainer or colander– like this RSVP International one. It is THE BEST!
• Measuring cups

—- There is a printable recipe at the bottom of this post. —-

Ingredients for Italian Broccoli & Spaghetti

Ingredients

• Frozen chopped broccoli or fresh broccoli chopped
• Spaghetti– I like regular, thin pasta for this recipe
• Olive oil
• Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese

Related recipes: Broccoli Slaw Salad, Quick Easy Pasta Recipe, One-Pan Vegetable Pasta, Fresh Bruschetta Pasta, Cacio e Pepe

Simple Broccoli & Spaghetti Directions

Bring water to a boil in a stock pot with a touch of olive oil.

Add spaghetti and broccoli to boiling water and cook together until the pasta is finished according to package directions.

Drain pot making sure to leave about 5% of water in pasta.

Add a generous amount of olive oil (about 1/4 C.) salt & pepper. Heavy on salt, very light on pepper.

Place broccoli and spaghetti in a bowl and add a generous sprinkle of grated cheese.

Serving Alternatives for Broccoli & Spaghetti

If you are looking to add a bit of protein to this dish, here are some ideas to get you started

• Cooked chicken
• Shrimp
• Mushrooms
• Cannellini beans

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Yield: 4

Broccoli & Spaghetti

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This easy Broccoli and Spaghetti recipe is simple and delicious. Broccoli and spaghetti is an economical way to enjoy a vegetarian or meatless Monday weekly meal!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 boxes frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 box spaghetti
• Olive oil
• Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese

Instructions

1. Boil water in stockpot with a touch of olive oil.
2. Add spaghetti and broccoli and cook together until the pasta is finished.
3. Drain pot making sure to leave about 5% of the water in pasta.
4. Add a generous amount of olive oil (about 1/4 C.) salt & pepper.
5. Heavy on salt, very light on pepper.
6. Place in a bowl and add a generous sprinkle of cheese.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 107mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g

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