Best 9 Pasta With Broccoli Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our delectable Pasta with Broccoli recipes, a harmonious blend of tender pasta, vibrant broccoli, and a symphony of seasonings. Embark on a culinary journey as we present three enticing variations that cater to your taste preferences. Firstly, our Classic Pasta with Broccoli recipe embodies simplicity and elegance, featuring perfectly cooked pasta tossed with broccoli florets, garlic, and a touch of olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Next, elevate your taste buds with our Creamy Pesto Pasta with Broccoli, a luscious combination of creamy pesto sauce, broccoli, and pasta. The vibrant green pesto, crafted from fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, adds a burst of flavor that complements the tender broccoli and pasta.

Finally, our Sun-Dried Tomato and Broccoli Pasta tantalizes the palate with its Mediterranean flair. Juicy sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed with aromatic garlic and olive oil, mingle harmoniously with broccoli and pasta. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a final touch of umami, creating a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI



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"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

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup water
2 ounces uncooked spaghetti or linguine, broken into 2-inch pieces
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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

BROCCOLI AND PASTA



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Fresh broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables. This is a great way to dress it up. Tastes incredible.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut florets and parts of broccoli stems into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large skillet, saute broccoli with garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until just tender, stirring frequently.
  • Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with broccoli mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

SICILIAN PASTA AND BROCCOLI



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This is a simple dish my grandmother made for me when I was a child. Now I make it for my daughter, Xea, and she loves it. As the broccoli takes on a toasty brown color, it develops a delicious nutty flavor that even picky kids will like.

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil, or more if needed
2 large heads broccoli, cut in 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for salting the pasta water
8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 pound penne rigate (Penne rigate is my favorite because the ridges give it more texture.)
1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the water for your pasta while you prepare the broccoli.
  • In a shallow, 10-inch saute pot, heat the 1 cup olive oil over medium-high heat (see Cook's Note). Add the broccoli to the oil and season it with salt. Saute the broccoli for about 4 minutes, or until it takes on a toasty color. The broccoli will absorb a lot of the oil, so if you find your pot getting dry, just add a little more oil to it. Throw in the garlic and cook for about another minute, until it's slightly brown. Don't burn the garlic! Take the broccoli off the heat and set it aside.
  • Prepare the penne according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and toss it in the pot with the broccoli, garlic, and olive oil. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more oil.
  • Toss in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, stir, and garnish with the parsley.

BROCCOLI PASTA



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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

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into large florets
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

PASTA, BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN



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A mixture of pasta, broccoli, pesto, tomatoes and cheese that is practically a meal in itself, especially with the cooked chicken. Great served with crusty bread or a tossed salad. Try using bow tie pasta for an added variation!

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces rigatoni pasta
½ pound fresh broccoli florets
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pesto
1 cup chopped tomatoes
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside.
  • In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

GARLIC BROCCOLI PASTA



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"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

1-3/4 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

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

PASTA AND BROCCOLI



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This is sooooooo easy but yummy. Not too much to say about it except that it tastes good. You can add some cooked chicken and it will make a whole meal or you can use it as a side-dish. Either way it is tasty.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb frozen broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
1 dash salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 lb cooked pasta (I use spaghetti or linguini)
parmesan cheese
leftover cooked chicken, cut up (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the olive oil in a large skillet and heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook slightly (do not brown the garlic).
  • Add the frozen broccoli and cook about 8 minutes stirring occasionally, adding a little water now and then to make steam so that the broccoli cooks.
  • If you are adding chicken, add it now.
  • Add butter, salt, pepper, and the cooked pasta.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese at the table.

PASTA CON BROCCOLI



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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

4 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce tomato sauce
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup broccoli florets
¼ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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

ONE-POT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND LEMON



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Less is more in this quick and easy weeknight dinner. It calls for just five main ingredients (penne, broccoli, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan) and requires minimal cleanup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne
1 pound broccoli, head cut into florets (3 1/2 cups), stems peeled and thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice (from 1 lemon)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (1 ounce), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until pasta is just under al dente and broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes more. Drain, then add pasta and broccoli back to pot.
  • Toss with garlic, oil, lemon zest and juice, and cheese. Serve, topped with more cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Short, sturdy pastas like penne, rigatoni, or fusilli are best for holding the sauce and broccoli florets. Avoid delicate pastas like angel hair or linguine, which can break easily.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is still slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce as well.
  • Save some pasta water: Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta. This starchy water can be used to thin out the sauce or add creaminess.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the broccoli, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the broccoli from cooking evenly.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh broccoli, garlic, and Parmesan cheese will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.

Conclusion:

Pasta with broccoli is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this pasta with broccoli recipe a try.

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