Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad
Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad balances tender pasta with crisp-tender broccoli, coated in fragrant olive oil and garlic. Romano cheese adds a salty richness while red pepper flakes bring gentle heat, making it fresh yet comforting. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for lunch, potlucks, or as a bright side at dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad, 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
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 20 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta at a boil until slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain and return it to the pot.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, set a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water until just below the steamer; bring the water to a boil; add the broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic and red pepper flakes until the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 3 minutes; add the garlic mixture and broccoli to the pasta and gently toss to coat.
- 4
Add the cheese, parsley, black pepper, and salt; toss to combine.
- Calories 395.11 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 11.48 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 57.42 g 21%
- Total Fat 13.77 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.16 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 118.11 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.16 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 1.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 121.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 169.63 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 11.24 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 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
Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Fresh Parsley, and Grated Romano Cheese. Each serving provides about 395.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Fresh Parsley, Grated Romano Cheese, Linguine. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad?
- 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 395.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad healthy?
- Linguine and Broccoli Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 395.11 calories and 11.48 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 118.11 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.16 g (21% 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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