30-Minute Shrimp and Roasted Broccoli Pasta – Irresistible Comfort
A quick and healthy meal with shrimp, roasted broccoli, and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Combine pasta, shrimp, roasted broccoli, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Toss well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for spice preference.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg