Dinner

Broccoli and Red Onion Pasta is for Dinner.

Broccoli and Red Onion Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Broccoli and Red Onion Pasta takes 20 minutes to cook.

Broccoli and Red Onion Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli and Red Onion Pasta are:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 package (12 oz / 375 g) pasta, such as rotini or fusilli
2 cups broccoli florets
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional

Here is how you make Broccoli and Red Onion Pasta:

* Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes or until softened. Set aside.* In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions or until al denta (tender but firm). Add broccoli and cook until just tender.* Ladle 1/4 cup pasta water into a large serving bowl. Drain pasta and broccoli and add to serving bowl. Add onion and toss with Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve immediately.Recipe courtesy of "The 250 Best 4-Ingredient Recipes" by Margaret HowardNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRS_WHALE.

The nutritional information for Broccoli and Red Onion Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 209.4

• Total Fat: 8.0 g
• Cholesterol: 28.2 mg
• Sodium: 37.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 6.6 g