Angel Hair Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese

By sunitagt

367 calories
104 calories from fat
12 g fat
2 g saturated fat
2 mg cholesterol
43 mg sodium
53 g carbohydrates
4 g fiber
3 g sugars
12 g protein

Ingredients

• A large handful of flat leaf parsley (mix in any other leafy fresh herbs, like mint, sage, arugula or oregano)
• 3/4 cup almonds
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 pound angel hair pasta
• A goodly amount of Parmesan cheese
• A pinch or two of red pepper flakes (optional)
• A small pat of butter (optional)
• A tangy squeeze or two of lemon

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Boil and salt water. Chop up broccoli and stems. Place pasta and broccoli in water. Boil according to pasta package directions.

2. In a small pan, heat up the olive oil; add the garlic and gently sauté until golden. Add the butter and melt. Take off the heat.

3. Drain pasta well, then toss with the garlic mixture and Parmesan cheese.