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Broccoli Chickpea Pasta with Garlic Olive Oil

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A quick and nutritious pasta dish combining broccoli, chickpeas, and garlic in a flavorful olive oil sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 250 g Pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)

Broccoli Florets

  • 300 g Broccoli Florets (fresh or frozen)

Chickpeas

  • 400 g Can (400g) Chickpeas, drained & rinsed

Garlic

  • 4-5 cloves Cloves Garlic, minced

Olive Oil

  • 60 ml Olive Oil

Red Pepper Flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Vegetable Broth

  • 60 ml Vegetable Broth

Lemon Juice

  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Parmesan Cheese

  • 30 g Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Salt & Black Pepper

  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Heat olive oil, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
  • Add broccoli and cook 5–7 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in chickpeas, broth, and lemon juice; simmer 2–3 minutes.
  • Mix in pasta, toss, add reserved water if needed, season, and serve.

Notes

You can add Parmesan cheese for extra flavor or skip for a vegan option.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta