Ingredients
Directions 11 steps | 80 Minutes
Steam the broccoli. Fill a lidded pot with one inch of water and insert a steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil. Place the broccoli florets and steam until very soft and easily smashed with a pair of tongs.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Steam the broccoli.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710959965/recipes/DSC00399_65fb2d5c22bc8.jpg)
Mash the broccoli with a potato masher or process with a food processor until smooth.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Mash the broccoli with a potato masher or process with a food processor until smooth.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710959996/recipes/DSC00407_65fb2d7bf2958.jpg)
In a bowl, transfer mashed broccoli, flour, egg, extra-virgin olive oil and salt. Mix until well combined.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: In a bowl, transfer mashed broccoli, flour, egg, extra-virgin olive oil and salt.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960038/recipes/DSC00416_65fb2da595f22.jpg)
Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured work surface and knead until a firm and bouncy dough forms. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured work surface and knead until a firm and bouncy dough forms.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960066/recipes/DSC00421_65fb2dc20dfbd.jpg)
While the dough is resting, prepare the pasta sauce and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a high-speed blender, add the cottage cheese, milk, grated Parmesan and smashed garlic cloves. Blend until well blended.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: While the dough is resting, prepare the pasta sauce and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960098/recipes/DSC00424_65fb2de1d3a3e.jpg)
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960110/recipes/DSC00427_65fb2dee1c633.jpg)
Whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the pasta sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens. Season with the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Transfer the sauce to a large bowl.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the pasta sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960135/recipes/DSC00430_65fb2e0712373.jpg)
Cook the pasta. Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and use a pair of scissors to shave off thin ovals of pasta into the boiling water.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Cook the pasta.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960174/recipes/DSC00450_65fb2e2d7cef1.jpg)
Boil the pasta until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Boil the pasta until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960271/recipes/DSC00462_65fb2e8e8e152.jpg)
Strain the pasta into the sauce and toss until well coated.
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Strain the pasta into the sauce and toss until well coated.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960294/recipes/DSC00467_65fb2ea5b41cd.jpg)
Garnish with a fresh grating of Parmesan and finely chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
![High Protein Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Garnish with a fresh grating of Parmesan and finely chopped parsley.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1710960322/recipes/DSC00490_65fb2ec1be46d.jpg)
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