Best 5 Baked Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli Rabe And Lemon Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Baked Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Lemon, a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its creamy, cheesy goodness, vibrant flavors, and healthy ingredients. This recipe combines the richness of Alfredo sauce, the bitterness of broccoli rabe, and the zesty brightness of lemon, resulting in a harmonious balance of flavors. Additionally, discover variations of this classic dish, including a vegan Alfredo version made with creamy cashew sauce and a gluten-free alternative using chickpea pasta. Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions to ensure your culinary success. Embark on a delightful culinary journey and savor the delectable flavors of baked Alfredo pasta, whether you prefer the classic, vegan, or gluten-free option.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This versatile side dish is a variation of a recipe I've had for years. Instead of broccoli, you can use green beans, carrots or your family's favorite vegetable. You can even add cubed cooked chicken and turn it into a main dish.-Robin Stevens, Cadiz, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and broccoli. , Drain fettuccine; top with the broccoli mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN ALFREDO



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This recipe is quick and easy and any novice cook can do it. It was made for the little ones who always wanted to order out at Pizza Hut® or Olive Garden®. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. This recipe can also be eaten without being baked but the kids love that it resembles baked casseroles found in restaurants.

Provided by hkopinions

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h8m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
½ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups milk
6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts, patted dry
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic; saute until golden, about 30 seconds. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Add milk; stir until there are no lumps. Lower heat to medium. Add 3/4 of the Parmesan cheese, parsley, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic powder on both sides. Cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Butter bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Cover bottom with a layer of pasta. Place half of the chicken cubes on top. Pour 1/2 of the sauce over the chicken. Repeat layering pasta, chicken, and sauce. Sprinkle top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, about 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until cheese is golden, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 658.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

BROCCOLI RABE WITH PASTA



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound broccoli rabe
3/4 pound tubular pasta, like penne or rigatoni
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 large red sweet pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch-long strips
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 cups crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Trim and wash the broccoli rabe, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Wash in cold water, and drain.
  • In a large kettle, add enough salted water to cook the broccoli rabe. Bring to a boil, and cook until crisply tender. Do not overcook. Remove the broccoli rabe, and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid in the kettle.
  • Bring the kettle with the cooking liquid to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions. Do not overcook. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet, and add the garlic. Cook briefly, do not brown. Add the pepper flakes, the sweet pepper, rosemary and oregano, and cook, stirring briefly. Add the crushed tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the drained pasta, the cooked broccoli rabe and the reserved cooking liquid, the remaining olive oil and the Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring and tossing, for 1 minute. Check seasoning; serve immediately on hot serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 574, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 911 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

THE BEST BAKED ALFREDO SPAGHETTI



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This is an amazingly cheese-rich dish. I love making this to take to friends' homes as a drop off meal. It gets rave reviews every time! The recipe is adapted from a restaurant in the Mall of America called Tucci Benucch. I attended the restaurant at a business meeting and they gave us a recipe for the baked spaghetti that I have made a few changes to. My husband prefers it without the marinara/meatball topping, but if you're looking to stretch the recipe that's a great way to do it.

Provided by ardomagala

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Baked

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend
2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce (such as Ragu®)
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir provolone cheese blend, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, drained spaghetti, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove foil from baking dish and top spaghetti with remaining Alfredo sauce.
  • Stir marinara sauce and meatballs together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until meatballs are heated through, 15 to 25 minutes. Spoon meatballs and marinara over baked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 139.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1259.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BAKED ALFREDO PASTA



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A wonderfully grown-up macaroni and cheese. Great served with a salad and bread or steamed peas or broccoli.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Cheese

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 lb butter
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 -3 pinches nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini, prepared
1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Prepare tortellini or other favorite pasta slightly al dente in salted water. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Warm butter and cream in a sauce pan until butter is melted. Add parmesan cheese and spices.
  • Pour pasta into a 2qt casserole dish with a lid. Pour alfredo sauce over pasta and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle shredded parmesan and bread crumbs over pasta and cover.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until top is brown and crusty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.7, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 153.1, Sodium 884.9, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 22.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli rabe. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can substitute white wine or chicken broth. However, lemon will give the dish a brighter flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.

Conclusion:

This baked Alfredo pasta with broccoli rabe and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta. The combination of Alfredo sauce, broccoli rabe, and lemon is simply divine. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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