By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
231 cal · 25 min
Italian Broccoli and Pasta
Recipe GLPR54ee255558b6cd
A light and wholesome pasta dish featuring tender spaghetti tossed with a savory tomato-based vegetable sauce. Fresh broccoli and sautéed onions are combined with aromatic herbs and low-sodium stewed tomatoes, then served over the cooked pasta and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
6 ounces spaghetti noodles (uncooked)
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cups chopped broccoli
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium stewed tomatoes
2/3 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning food preparation.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally. Once the pasta is tender, drain well in a colander and set aside.
Coat a medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and broccoli, stirring frequently, and cook for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the dried thyme, oregano, and black pepper. Pour in the can of low-sodium stewed tomatoes with all of its liquid, and stir to combine. Simmer the mixture for about 3–5 minutes until it is heated through.
Divide the cooked spaghetti among four serving bowls or plates. Spoon the broccoli and tomato vegetable mixture evenly over the pasta. Top each serving with a portion of the grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient here is a staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, Walmart, and ALDI—no special stops needed. Dried pasta, onions, fresh broccoli, canned tomatoes, and parmesan are all under five dollars total, bringing the cost per serving to roughly a dollar fifty, making this genuinely cheap. The stated 25 minutes is realistic if you start water boiling first and work methodically, though chopping the onion and broccoli adds a few minutes of genuine prep. This is a straightforward weeknight dish that reheats adequately, though the broccoli softens further on the second day, and the recipe avoids any fussy technique or constant stirring.
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