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 as a one-pot dish. Add a piece of crusty bread and a sprinkle of cheese and you have yourself a quick and easy meal.
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. Now that I'm older, I understand why this dish was served often. It only takes one pot to make it, the ingredients are simple, and a little goes a long way to feed a big family or ensure there will be leftovers to enjoy for a few days.
—- There is a printable recipe at the bottom of this post. —-
- Frozen chopped broccoli or fresh broccoli chopped
- Spaghetti
– I like regular, thin pasta for this recipe - Olive oil
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese
– I like regular, thin pasta for this recipe
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
If you are looking to add a bit of protein to this dish homemade Italian meal here are some ideas to get you started
- Cooked chicken
- Shrimp
- Mushrooms
- Cannellini beans
How to Store Leftovers
This simple pasta dish can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy this cold with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or add a scrambled egg for a hearty breakfast.
Broccoli & Spaghetti
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 boxes frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 box spaghetti
- Olive oil
- Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in stockpot with a touch of olive oil.
- Add spaghetti and broccoli and cook together until the pasta is finished.
- Drain pot making sure to leave about 5% of the water in pasta.
- Add a generous amount of olive oil (about 1/4 C.) salt & pepper.
- Heavy on salt, very light on pepper.
- Place in a bowl and add a generous sprinkle of cheese.
Nutrition
Updated post with more helpful tips and leftover instructions. Original post 11/17/2009. Updated on 6/18/21
1 thought on “Italian Broccoli & Spaghetti Recipe”