**Garlic Broccoli Pasta: A Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Meal**
Craving a quick and flavorful weeknight meal? Look no further than garlic broccoli pasta! This easy-to-make dish is packed with flavor and can be on the table in just 20 minutes. The combination of garlic, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese creates a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This article features three variations of this classic dish: a basic garlic broccoli pasta, a sun-dried tomato pesto version, and a creamy bacon and broccoli pasta. Whether you're looking for a simple and quick meal or something a little more decadent, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal tonight!
BROCCOLI RABE & GARLIC PASTA
"I created this because I needed a quick entrée with few ingredients. The garlic flavored oil makes the broccoli rabe less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish." -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, trim 1/2 in. from broccoli rabe stems; discard any coarse or damaged leaves. Rinse broccoli rabe in cold water and cut into 2-in. pieces; set aside., In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the broccoli rabe, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli rabe is tender. Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in parsley and enough remaining broth to moisten the linguine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARLIC SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI
This makes the best cream sauce I've ever had. It's a quick meal that is a sure way to impress company without the hassle.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and cream; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Mix in pesto, parsley, 3 cloves minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
- Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Saute shrimp, remaining 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink.
- In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1139.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SPICY PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, ANCHOVY, AND GARLIC
An Italian classic. Sweet, salty, and spicy flavors combine in this unique and tasty pasta and broccoli dish. This dish benefits from being richly coated in olive oil. Serve with a fresh, absorbent slice of focaccia to mop up the sauce.
Provided by Stephen Van Houten
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Toss broccoli in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt; spread on a large baking sheet.
- Broil in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender and beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add anchovies, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until anchovies dissolve into the oil, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with pepper. Mix in roasted broccoli.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add broccoli-anchovy mixture and mix well. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.9 calories, Carbohydrate 93.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 652.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
GARLIC SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI PASTA
Another light great tasting pasta. I love all the garlic. You can adjust the heat by playing with the pepper flakes!
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the garlic and stock in a small sauce pan and bring to boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the garlic is soft enough to mash with a fork.
- Transfer the contents of the pan to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Set aside Bring large pot of water to boil.
- Add the pasta, stirring to make sure the strands don't stick together, and cook over high heat to desired tenderness.
- Meanwhile, put 1 Tbs of the water in a nonstick frying pan and bring to a boil over medium.
- Add the broccoli and onion, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, dill, and the remaining Tbs of water.
- Stir, recover and cook for 4-5 minutes until shrimp is pink.
- Remove from heat When the pasta is done, drain and return it to the pot over very low heat.
- Add the garlic puree and mix well to coat the pasta.
- Add the broccoli shrimp mix and the seasonings.
- Toss together until well blended and serve immediately.
GARLIC BROCCOLI PASTA
"This recipe takes under a half-hour to fix and makes a great weeknight entree or side dish," suggests Michele Thompson of Santa Clarita, California. "It's one of my 4-year-old's favorites. He calls the broccoli and pasta combination 'noodles and trees'."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. Drain pasta; add to saucepan and toss to coat. Add the broccoli, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE
Provided by charlotteh371
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1.Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and set aside. 2.For Chicken: 3.In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. 4.On a large plate mix together flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture and shake off excess. 5.Place in hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through. 6.Remove from pan and place on a clean plate to rest. 7.For Sauce: 8.In a medium sauce pan, heat butter over medium high heat. 9.Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds. 10.Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. 11.Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Turn heat down to low and stir until cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Taste for seasoning. Assembly: Toss pasta and cooked broccoli together. Thinly slice chicken breasts and place over pasta. Generously pour sauce over and serve.
PASTA WITH SALMON, BROCCOLI RABE, AND GARLIC
Salmon is assertive in flavor and will hold its own superbly combined with robust ingredients like bitter greens, sharp cheese, garlic, and red-pepper flakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente; add broccoli rabe 2 minutes before pasta is done. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli rabe.
- Combine oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes in pot over medium. Cook, stirring, until garlic is just softened, about 2 minutes. Add pasta, broccoli rabe, and cheese to pot; toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta. Gently fold in salmon. Serve, with more cheese and red-pepper flakes and a drizzle of oil.
BROCCOLI RABE PASTA WITH GOLDEN GARLIC
Provided by Kemp Minifie
Categories Garlic Pasta Broccoli Rabe
Yield Makes 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a 6- to 8-quart pasta pot of water to a rolling boil and season generously with salt.
- Meanwhile, peel the garlic cloves, leaving them whole, then cut them lengthwise into thin slices. Cook the garlic slices in the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil bubbles, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the garlic slowly, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper and remove the pan from the heat (the garlic will continue to cook in the residual heat).
- Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook it, stirring once or twice in the beginning, according to the package instructions. About 4 to 5 minutes before the pasta is done (depending on how tender your broccoli rabe is), stir in the broccoli rabe and continue to boil the mixture, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli rabe is tender.
- Drain the pasta mixture in a colander and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Spoon the garlic/oil mixture over the pasta and drizzle it with additional olive oil to taste.
BROCCOLI AND GARLIC PASTA
This is a quick recipe great for a work night fast meal! This is really good like it is... or served with grilled chicken. Hubby grills a couple of chicken breasts...while I throw this together!!
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine broth, basil, pepper, garlic and broccoli. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender crisp.
- Add hot cooked pasta and lemon juice. Toss to coat. Serve with cheese.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARLIC SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. 2. Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in milk and cream; simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in pesto, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer. 3. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain. 4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Saute shrimp, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink. 5. In a large bowl, toss pasta, shrimp and broccoli; pour sauce over and serve.
SHELL PASTA WITH BROCCOLI & GARLIC
This is another quick, easy, delicious weeknight dish! Frying the garlic just until it is golden gives it a nutty, slightly spicy flavour that goes well with broccoli - but don't go past that golden colour or it will become bitter.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut Broccoli into small florets& chop stems.
- Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon.
- Drain& set aside.
- Cook pasta in the same pot of boiling water until tender but firm, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid, drain& return to the pot.
- Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat; add next 4 ingredients& fry until garlic is fragrant& anchovies begin to break down, about 2 minutes.
- Add broccoli to skillet and cook until heated through& garlic is beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add to pasta along with reserved cooking liquid& toss to coat.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on each serving.
BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PASTA WITH VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE
Make and share this Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Pasta With Vegetarian Sausage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vegetarian Queen
Categories Penne
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut Broccoli Rabe all the way down to end of stems. Cut in about 1/2 inch sections on top and get smaller as you go down. When stems get very tough towards bottom stop cutting and discard.
- Wash thoroughly and drain.
- Place in large pot cover with water add salt.
- Bring to boil uncovered and then reduce heat.
- Simmer until all is soft about 45 minutes.
- Drain when cooked set aside.
- At the same time Broccoli is cooking, cook pasta in rapidly boiling salted water.
- Drain when cooked and put aside.
- While Pasta and Rabe are cooking fry the sausage in about 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil until brown. Set aside.
- Chop Garlic.
- Place Olive Oil in Pan heat and then add garlic.
- When you SMELL the garlic (not brown) add the Hot Pepper and slowly add Brocoli Rabe.
- Toss oil and garlic through all Broccoli Rabe.
- Toss in Pasta and Sausage.
- Cover with generous sprinkle of Parmasian Cheese.
- Serve.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.1, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 90.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 15.9
LOW CARB LEMON GARLIC PASTA WITH TOFU AND BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, extra firm tofu, broccoli, shirataki noodle, lemon, shredded parmesan cheese, classic hummus, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Provided by Hailey Collette
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook tofu over medium high heat until crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and add broccoli, garlic, and water.
- Steam broccoli until beginning to soften.
- While broccoli is steaming, rinse noodles under warm water.
- Add noodles to skillet and cook for a few minutes.
- Add in hummus, nutritional yeast, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and the juice of 1 lemon.
- Add tofu back to skillet and cook until everything is combined.
- Serve with extra lemon juice and seasonings to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 1 gram
BROCCOLI & GARLIC PASTA FOR ONE
Make and share this Broccoli & Garlic Pasta for One recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
- Add wine, broth& broccoli.
- cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Toss pasta with broccoli and cook until both are heated through.
- Season to taste, put on a dinner plate and sprinkle with cheese.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON
Pasta tossed with a garlic & lemon sauce. So simple, yet so delicious.
Provided by Maryann D.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
GARLIC BROCCOLI PASTA
Make and share this Garlic Broccoli Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- When pasta starts to boil, put broccoli in pot.
- Cook until desired consistency.
- In another pan, saute garlic in oil until tender.
- Drain pasta and brocolli and add to garlic.
- Toss to coat.
- Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
GARLIC SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI PASTA
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a covered pot of water to a boil Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, combine 3 T oil, garlic, and pepper flakes. Cook over med-high heat, stirring for 2-4 mins or until fragrant and lightly golden. Add shrimp and salt. Cook stirring often for 4 mins and transfer to bowl. Add remaining oil to skillet. Add broccoli, pepper, onion,and salt. Cook, stirring often for 4 mins. Add 1/4 C water and reduce least to medium. Cover and cook 5-6 mins, adding another T water if needed. Meanwhile cook noodles, drain, add a little butter. Add shrimp back to veggies and toss. Add to pasta and top with basil.
BROCCOLI GARLIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA
If you've got to eat your broccoli, this is a great way to do it. A beautiful side dish of broccoli and angel hair pasta with red pepper flakes is so delicious and so aromatic.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Hold a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle and cut the florets from the broccoli stems into a bowl. Chop remaining stems into small pieces and transfer stems to a separate bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture, stirring often, until garlic is soft but not browned. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and salt. Pour chicken stock into skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir broccoli stems into the stock mixture and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add a little water or stock if mixture starts to dry out.
- Stir broccoli florets into skillet and cook broccoli sauce until florets are bright green and slightly tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in angel hair pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta strands are almost tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large pot.
- Pour broccoli sauce over pasta, stir with a wooden spoon, and mix in 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Cover pot with a lid and let stand until pasta absorbs excess liquid and finishes cooking, about 2 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and sprinkle each serving with a dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1053.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
GARLIC SHRIMP IN BROCCOLI PASTA
Fast and easy. Not to mention lucious!
Provided by Mercy T
Categories Seafood
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix garlic into melted butter
- 2. Pour butter and garlic over shrimp. Arrange shrimp in one layer on a toast pan
- 3. Roast in 400 degree oven 6 to 8 minutes
- 4. Add hot shrimp to warm pasta and veggie.( be sure to add all the butter and garlic the shrimp roasted in)
- 5. Stir all together. Serve warm.
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, ANCHOVIES, AND GARLIC RECIPE
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large amount of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well. 2. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the anchovy paste and mix well. Combine with the cooked broccoli, stirring gently to coat. 3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the broccoli mixture with the cooked pasta. Season with a generous amount of black pepper. Serve at once.
Tips:
- Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli florets will give your pasta a vibrant green color and a crisp-tender texture. Avoid using frozen broccoli, as it can become mushy when cooked.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the broccoli, be sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the broccoli will steam instead of roasting and will become limp.
- Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta is cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy when you add it to the sauce.
- Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese that you use in the sauce will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish. Use a cheese that has a strong flavor, such as Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, or Asiago.
- Add some red pepper flakes: A pinch of red pepper flakes will add a subtle heat to the sauce. If you like your food spicy, you can add more red pepper flakes to taste.
Conclusion:
This garlic broccoli pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The roasted broccoli is tender and flavorful, the sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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