Broccoli with garlic and white wine, known as "Broccoli con Aglio e Frasca" in Italian, is a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the natural goodness of broccoli. This classic Italian side dish features tender-crisp broccoli florets sautéed with aromatic garlic, fragrant white wine, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. The broccoli retains its vibrant green color and slightly crunchy texture, while the garlic and white wine add a savory and slightly tangy depth of flavor. Served as a contorno or side dish, this versatile recipe pairs well with a variety of main courses, from grilled meats and fish to pasta and risotto. With its quick cooking time and minimal ingredients, Broccoli con Aglio e Frasca is a delightful and healthy addition to any weeknight meal. Additionally, the article includes a vegetarian version of the dish, made with vegetable broth instead of white wine, for those with dietary restrictions or preferences.
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PASTA AGLIO E OLIO WITH BROCCOLI
This is a quick Italian specialty pasta dinner that is made with garlic and oil sauce called aglio. We sometimes add different vegetables to it just about every time depending on what we have. Today is penne pasta with the addition of broccoli made in less than 30 minutes!
Provided by Claudia Lamascolo
Categories Italian pasta, 30 minute meals, easy meals, meatless meals
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta of choice to package instructions, in saltwater, reserving some of the pasta water.
- In a large frying pan big enough to hold the pound of pasta, add the oil, butter, and saute garlic for around 2 minutes.
- Add the steamed broccoli to coat with oil and garlic mixture along with red pepper flakes.
- Next stir in the reserved pasta water or wine whatever you prefer.
- Sprinkle with some salt and pepper to taste then stir in cheese and parsley.
- Cooking for 30 seconds.
- If using meats or seafood or any other vegetables fold them in.
- In a separate frying pan toast the bread crumbs in 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil until golden around 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle on top of the pasta.
- Serve immediately garnished with more grated cheese.
- Notes: If using freshly diced tomatoes just toss in at the end to heat for 30 seconds.
- Sauteed spinach can be added same time as the broccoli in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts :
GARLIC OIL SAUTEED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant. Once the garlic has turned golden in color, remove it from the pan. You are left with garlic-infused oil in the pan. Add the broccoli to the pan.
- Cook's Note: Be sure the broccoli is completely dry before tossing it into the pan.
- Toss the broccoli to coat with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and saute over medium heat until the broccoli barely loses some of its crunch, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to high and deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed.
- Cook's Note: Use pasta water if the pasta was made fresh.
- Add in the pasta and toss to coat with the oil. Top with Parmesan cheese for serving.
BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND WHITE WINE: BROCCOLI CON AGLIO E FRASCA
Make and share this Broccoli With Garlic and White Wine: Broccoli Con Aglio E Frasca recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JoJoStar
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 12 to 14 inch saute pan, heat the olive oil and garlic until just sizzling.
- Add the broccoli and cook, tossing regularly for 8-10 minutes, until the stem is tender.
- Use the wine to slow the cooking down if the garlic begins to brown.
- When the broccoli is tender, add the chili flakes and zest.
- Place on platter and enjoy!
SUPER-SIMPLE GARLIC BROCCOLI
My kids love broccoli, especially with lots of garlic. It's great for a special occasion, but it's so quick that I usually fix it once a week in our home. Everyone gobbles it up. -Caramia Sommers, Oswego, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Mix remaining ingredients; toss with broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI SAUTéED IN WINE AND GARLIC (BROCCOLI AL FRASCATI)
Cooking cruciferous vegetables without boiling them, as in this recipe, seems to make them more fragrant and heady-just the way the robust Romans like their food.
Provided by Mario Batali
Categories Wine Garlic Side Sauté Christmas Dinner Broccoli Christmas Eve Potluck Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil with the garlic over medium-high heat until just sizzling. Add the broccoli and cook, tossing frequently and gradually adding the wine to keep the garlic from browning until the stalks are tender 8 to 10 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and zests, and tossing well, serve immediately.
ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC
Roasting broccoli until it is tender and lightly browned will quickly become your favorite way to enjoy it. Simply toss with a few seasonings and pop into a super-hot oven for great results every time.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Toss the broccoli florets with the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread them out and then roast, without stirring, until the edges are crispy and the stems are crisp tender, about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams
SPAGHETTI AND BROCCOLI AGLIO OLIO
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the broccoli florets to a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Remove the florets from the pot, reserving the cooking water. Stop the cooking process by shocking them in the ice water. Remove the florets and pat dry.
- Add the spaghetti in the same pot of water. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the oil, sliced broccoli stems, red pepper flakes and garlic to a large skillet over medium-low heat and sprinkle with salt. Cook until the garlic is lightly toasted and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add the florets, toss to coat and warm through.
- Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, and add the pasta to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high. Toss the ingredients and adjust the seasoning if needed. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve.
BRAISED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVIES & WINE
This recipe is from a great cookbook "How to cook everything" by Mark Bittman. I like to cook the broccoli for about 2 minutes less time so it is still very crisp and I serve it at room temperature. The recipe called of only 1 tsp of minced garlic but I love that garlic. Don't be afraid of the anchovies just think how good they are in a Caesar salad!!
Provided by Bergy
Categories Vegetable
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put oil into a skillet that has a lid, turn heat to medium and saute the garlic& anchovies, stir occasionally 3-5 minutes or until the anchovies begin to break up and the garlic begins to color Add broccoli, stirring for 3-4 minutes, add wine and let it simmer for about a minute Cover, turn heat to medium low and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Uncover turn heat to medium and continue cooking until the wine has evaporated apprx 5 minutes Season.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
BROCCOLI AGLIO OLIO (WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL)
Simple and delicious. A true Italian staple for any dinner. This recipe is just about the ONLY way my mother and grandmother cooked their vegetables!
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steam broccoli over a pot of boiling water, or in a veggie steamer, for about 5 minutes.
- Feel free to steam more or less, depending on how your family likes their veggies cooked.
- Keep in mind that you will also be sautéing the broccoli in the next step.
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds to impart its flavors into the oil.
- Before the garlic begins to brown, add the red pepper flakes and broccoli to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 31, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.1, Protein 3.5
BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND WHITE WINE
While looking for something different to do with broccoli this Thanksgiving, I came across this recipe from Mario Batali. The original recipe uses lemon AND orange zest. Because I am not a big fan of "orange" flavors in recipes, I decided to try this with just the lemon.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and garlic until just sizzling.
- Add the broccoli and cook, tossing regularly for 8 to 10 minutes, until the stem is tender.
- Use the wine to slow the cooking down if the garlic begins to brown.
- When the broccoli is tender, add the chile flakes and zest and place on a platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 60.1, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
- Prepare the broccoli properly: Cut the broccoli into uniform florets and wash them thoroughly. If you're using a steamer, place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cover the pot and steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Use good quality garlic and white wine: The flavor of the garlic and white wine will be imparted to the broccoli, so it's important to use good quality ingredients. Choose fresh garlic cloves and a dry white wine that you enjoy drinking.
- Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli is best when it is cooked until it is tender but still slightly crunchy. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and bland.
- Serve the broccoli immediately: Broccoli is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to keep it warm, place it in a covered dish in a warm oven.
Conclusion:
Broccoli with garlic and white wine is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a healthy and nutritious dish that is packed with vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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