Best 5 Broccoli With Rigatoni Recipes

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Delight your taste buds with a delectable journey into the realm of culinary artistry. Embark on an exciting adventure as we unveil the secrets behind two tantalizing recipes: Broccoli with Rigatoni and Broccoli with Sausage and Rigatoni. These mouthwatering dishes, presented in a user-friendly format, promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to tantalize your palate and impress your loved ones with these extraordinary creations that seamlessly blend the goodness of broccoli, the heartiness of rigatoni, and the savory richness of sausage.

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BROCCOLI WITH RIGATONI



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A light and quick meal! To complete the meal serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Perfect!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh broccoli florets
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown garlic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  • Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Rigatoni With Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PamLuvs2Cook

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch broccoli (aprx. 1 1/4 pounds)
salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (I use a big pinch as I love spicy food)
8 ounces rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Trim the broccoli and cut it into bite sized pieces.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.Add the broccoli and salt to to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a small sieve. Reserve the cooking water in the pot.
  • Pour the olive oil into a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly golden. Add the broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft.
  • Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is not quite tender. Scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rigatoni and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. add the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or more.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve immediately.

RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI



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This recipe is from The Sopranos cookbook. So simple and easy. It's very tasty too. Sometimes I'll add in italian sausage for my meat loving hubby. Enjoy! :)

Provided by Pam Snyder

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 pounds)
salt
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 pinch red pepper flakes ( i like it spicy so i use a big pinch)
8 oz rigatoni pasta
1/2 c freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Trim the broccoli and cut it into bite sized pieces.
  • 2. 2 Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the broccoli and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a small sieve. Reserve the cooking water in the pot.
  • 3. Pour the olive oil into a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly golden. Add the broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft.
  • 4. Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is not quite tender. Scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rigatoni and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. Add the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or more.
  • 5. Sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve immediately.

EMERIL'S RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE



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Wholesome broccoli pairs with irresistible sausage in this one-pot dinner that will please kids and adults alike. Anchovies are the secret ingredient in this dish. They give it deep, savory flavor without a bit of fishiness, so if you're tempted to skip them, don't!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound rigatoni
2 heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 anchovy fillets, minced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
Parmesan, grated, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Add sausage to pot and cook over medium-high, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, return pasta and broccoli to pot, and add oil mixture. Toss well to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

CHEESY BROCCOLI RIGATONI



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"This cheese-and-veggie-packed pasta side dish always brings compliments. Add chicken or shrimp, and you'll have a well-balanced entree," Lisa Csiki of North Windham, Connecticut suggests. "The tasty white sauce can be used on many foods. My husband even likes it spooned over eggs!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. Drain pasta and toss with oil; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer 1 cup white sauce, half of the pasta and broccoli and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the pasta. This will give the pasta plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta. This will help the pasta cook evenly.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Different types of pasta have different cooking times, so be sure to follow the directions on the package.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and help to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the pot and cook them until they are tender-crisp. This should take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, sauce, and cheese to the pot and stir until well combined.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

Conclusion:

This broccoli with rigatoni recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The pasta is cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce and then combined with tender-crisp broccoli florets and melted cheese. This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it's also a delicious and satisfying meal for adults.

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