Really the easiest pasta dish, 15 minute broccoli pasta with basil oil. An indulgent dinner fix, this basil oil pasta will blow your mind. Uses mostly pantry staple ingredients and is ideal for any day of the week.
We use a mix of fresh basil and parsley for this delicious pasta-hugging sauce of our dreams. Garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and cracked black pepper bring the flavor. The whole pasta is smoothed out with some reserved pasta cooking water.
We serve this goodness with broccoli, salty capers and toasted sunflower seeds. For a nice crunchy bite, the broccoli is quickly blanched in boiling pasta. Extra drizzles of good olive oil and chili flakes are highly recommended. I served this pasta with a lettuce salad and a simple honey lemon dressing. Because more green is always a good thing. But just a giant bowl of this pasta eaten outside is pretty great on its own.
Recipe Notes
- Use any short pasta shape of your choice.
- Swap broccoli for cauliflower or green beans.
- Serve with a side of grilled chicken.
- Storage: Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Calories Per Serving: 408 kcal15 minute broccoli pasta with basil oil
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Basil Oil Sauce
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