Broccoli and Sage Pasta

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Broccoli and Sage Pasta recipe! This dish features tender pasta tossed with perfectly steamed broccoli, aromatic garlic, and golden-crisp sage leaves for a herbaceous twist. A hint of lemon zest brightens the flavors, while Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, savory finish. With a drizzle of olive oil and a touch of butter creating a luscious, light sauce, this 30-minute pasta is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Perfectly balanced and packed with fresh ingredients, it's a vegetarian meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent. Serve it as a cozy main course or alongside your favorite protein for a complete dinner experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Pasta (penne or fettuccine)
• 3 cups Broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
• 3 whole Garlic cloves, minced
• 12 leaves Fresh sage leaves
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Pasta cooking water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, steam or blanch the broccoli florets in a separate pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the sage leaves to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, until crisp and fragrant.

Step 5

Lower the heat and stir in the blanched broccoli. Cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing to coat the broccoli in the garlic-sage mixture.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta cooking water, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes to combine and heat through.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or sage leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	905.7 grams (905.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1537

Total Fat 92.70g	119%
Saturated Fat 37.80g	189%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 142mg	47%
Sodium 3813mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 125.70g	46%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 7.00g
Protein 63.00g	126%

Vitamin D 14IU	70%
Calcium 1106mg	85%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 261mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 31.6%