How to Make Vegetarian Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli and Gorgonzola - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and nutritious vegetarian meal that can be whipped up in no time? Look no further than this recipe for Vegetarian Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli and Gorgonzola. Packed with flavor, nutrients, and simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or even a special gathering with friends and family.

Whole wheat pasta is the base for this hearty and filling meal, providing a healthy dose of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Paired with tender a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable stock powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 23 mins
  • Total Time: 28 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix gorgonzola and sour cream together in a small bowl.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat while spaghetti is cooking. Add onion; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, water, vegetable stock powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook until broccoli is soft, about 15 minutes. Puree broccoli mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Stir in gorgonzola-cream mixture and heat until sauce almost boils, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with lemon juice and pour over spaghetti. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • Nutrition

    502 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 576mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 131mg
    • Calcium: 319mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 729mg