Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta
Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta pairs delicate noodles with buttery, garlic-scented broccoli simmered in savory stock. A sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano and a flicker of red pepper heat round it out, making a bright, weeknight-friendly dish that’s comforting yet lively—perfect as a simple dinner or a generous side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the pepper flakes and season with salt.
- 2
Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Add the broccoli stems and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; add more stock if the mixture begins to dry out.
- 3
While the broccoli stems cook, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, add the broccoli florets to the stems in the skillet; cook until the florets are bright green and slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large pot. Pour the broccoli sauce over the top, add the Parmigiano-Reggiano, and stir to combine. Cover the pot and let it stand until the pasta absorbs the excess liquid and finishes cooking, about 2 minutes.
- Calories 850.27 kcal High 43%
- Protein 26.19 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 124.38 g 45%
- Total Fat 25.18 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 11.4 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 592.96 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 10.04 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 6.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 464.31 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 5.17 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 415.19 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 14.91 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 29.76 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Broccoli Florets, Butter, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 850.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Broccoli Florets, Butter, Chicken Stock, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 850.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta healthy?
- Broccoli Garlic Angel Hair Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 850.27 calories and 26.19 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 592.96 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.4 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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