Pasta con broccoli is not just a simple pasta dish; it's a delightful symphony of flavors that celebrates the beauty of fresh, wholesome ingredients. With tender broccoli florets, earthy garlic, a touch of red pepper flakes, and a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this dish is a true testament to the Italian culinary tradition. The broccoli, cooked to perfection, retains its vibrant green color and slightly crunchy texture, providing a delightful contrast to the soft, chewy pasta. The garlic and red pepper flakes add a subtle heat that awakens your taste buds without overpowering the natural flavors of the broccoli. And the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, with its rich, nutty flavor, ties all the elements together, creating a harmonious and satisfying bite. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this pasta con broccoli recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. It's easy to make, customizable to your preferences, and absolutely delicious. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SKILLET BROCCOLI SPAGHETTI
This pasta, adapted from "I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)," by Ali Slagle (Clarkson Potter, 2022), might seem unorthodox at first. The pasta is cooked in the sauce instead of in a separate pot of boiling water? The broccoli is cooked until it's mushy enough to become sauce? Yes and yes, and for very good reasons. The sauce, sweet from simmered-until-tender broccoli and savory with loads of garlic and anchovy, tastes lovingly coddled, like you cooked that broccoli forever. But you know the truth: It came together in minutes. You don't have to wait for a big pot of water to come to a boil, but more important, the pasta and sauce have a symbiotic relationship. The pasta soaks up the sauce flavors from the start, and the pasta releases starch to help turn the water into a creamy sauce.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thinly slice the garlic and transfer to a large (12-inch) skillet with high sides. Cut the florets off the broccoli, keeping as much of the branch connected to the trunk as possible. Peel the trunk and cut the trunk and branches into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to the skillet. Roughly chop the florets so even the biggest pieces fit on a soup spoon. Leave the florets on the cutting board.
- To the skillet, add the butter and anchovies, and set over medium-high. Cook, smashing the anchovies and stirring the butter, until the garlic and broccoli are softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti, the florets and any broccoli bits on the board, 2 teaspoons salt and the red-pepper flakes. Pour over 5 cups water. Bring to a boil over high, then cook, tossing often with tongs, until the spaghetti is al dente, 8 to 12 minutes. If the pasta is looking dry, add more water. Eat with grated Parmesan, if using.
PASTA CON BROCCOLI
This is a fresh pasta dish, best served immediately after cooking.
Provided by Phyllis Zeleny
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook fettuccini in a large pot of boiling salted water until "almost" done. Drain, and return noodles to pot.
- Stir cream, butter or margarine, tomato sauce, garlic, and broccoli into the noodles. Simmer until noodles are done. Stir in sliced mushrooms, and remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Fat 58.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 35.9 g, Sodium 287.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
PASTA CON BROCCOLI
This tasty pasta con broccoli recipe is from one of the most famous Italian restaurants in St. Louis: Rich and Charlie's! The secret to this dish is in the perfectly creamy sauce.
Provided by Angela Muir
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Steam your broccoli and cook noodles according to package directions.
- In a medium to large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the garlic. After the garlic has cooked a minute or so add the flour and mix to make your roux.
- Once it's combined and looks like a paste, slowly add your tomato sauce, milk, and cream. Whisk until combined and no clumps of flour remain.
- Add in the salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes. Red pepper flakes are extremely spicy, so only add to the level you want.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and continue whisking until it thickens.
- Add in the mushrooms and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 5-6 minutes, cooking the mushrooms.
- Add in the parmesan and stir until melted.
- Add the noodles and broccoli to your sauce and mix.
- Serve warm topped with a pinch or two of shredded parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 125 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 45 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 28 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1251 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat
BROCCOLI PASTA
Believe it or not, the star behind this 5-ingredient supper is overcooked broccoli! We over-steam it here to give the broccoli a delicate and creamy texture, making it perfect for mashing, mixing with pasta water and tossing with pasta.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover and cook until the broccoli is soft and nearly falling apart but still holds its shape, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and gently toss; season with salt and pepper, then mash.
- Cook the spaghetti according to label directions, then reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add the mashed broccoli, the Parmesan and half of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring, until saucy. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spaghetti, adding more cooking water as needed.
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.
REALLY QUICK BROCCOLI PASTA
Recipe video above. This is a great emergency meal OR carb + veg side for all those times when your cupboards are bare except for broccoli, pasta, and some kind of cheese. It's saucy without using tons of oil, and there's loads of sub options. Quick and utterly scrumptious - loaded with tons of broccoli!
Provided by Nagi
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta: Boil a large pot of water with 2 tsp salt, add pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 kcal, Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 768 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA HOUSE PASTA CON BROCCOLI (ACTUAL RECIPE)
This is the acutal recipe (not a copycat) as posted on their website and as printed in the St. Louis Post Dispatch. THE REAL DEAL HERE MY FRIENDS (there are others posted on this website, but none of them are this exact recipe). This is so yummy and is a St. Louis tradition. This recipe serves 2, so feel free to double or triple it to feed your family. Serve as a main dish (as they do) with a Pasta House Salad on the side! It also makes a nice side dish to grilled chicken.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta until half done (about 4 minutes); drain. Return pasta to the pot.
- Add cream, butter, garlic, tomato sauce, broccoli, salt and pepper. Bring to a hard boil.
- When noodles are fully cooked and sauce is starting to thicken, add mushrooms and stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat; add cheese.
- Toss and serve.
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI
"This dish is not only delicious and attractive, but it saves time because you can prepare the pasta and broccoli in one pan," writes Jan Vallely of Fullerton, California. "A friend at a club meeting shared the recipe."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. Add the water, pasta and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Add the broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY PASTA CON BROCCOLI
My husband never liked pasta until he tasted pasta con broccoli from a restaurant in St. Louis. I came up with this quick version at home. Great food without the work.
Provided by Danielle
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed, BUT add broccoli the last few minutes of cooking, just until slightly tender and bright green in color.
- Meanwhile saute garlic and mushrooms,then add the sauces and heat.
- After pasta is drained toss it all together and serve.
- We like a little parmesan cheese on top.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta con broccoli.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Don't overcook the broccoli: You want it to be tender but still have a bit of crunch.
- Use a good quality olive oil: This will add flavor and richness to your dish.
- Season the pasta con broccoli well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
- Add some grated Parmesan cheese on top: This will add a delicious finishing touch.
Conclusion:
Pasta con broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a pasta con broccoli dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give pasta con broccoli a try.
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