Best 7 Wholewheat Pasta With Broccoli Almonds Recipes

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Indulge in a healthy and flavorful culinary journey with our delectable Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli and Almonds. This wholesome dish is a harmonious blend of nutrition and taste, featuring hearty whole wheat pasta, tender broccoli florets, and crunchy almonds enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce. For those seeking a vegan alternative, we've crafted a delightful Vegan Creamy Pesto Pasta that sings with vibrant flavors. This vibrant dish features delectable whole wheat pasta tossed in a luscious creamy pesto sauce made from aromatic basil, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast, topped with a medley of roasted vegetables.

Experience a symphony of flavors with our enticing Three Cheese Stuffed Shells, where delicate pasta shells are filled with a rich and creamy blend of three cheeses, enveloped in a velvety marinara sauce. This classic Italian dish is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner. Craving a spicy kick? Our Arrabbiata Pasta is here to tantalize your taste buds. This fiery dish combines the heat of chili peppers with the tangy sweetness of tomatoes, creating a vibrant and flavorful pasta that's sure to leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND ALMOND-TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil
1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
1 head broccoli, florets and some stems, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 head broccoli, florets and some stems, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Put 2 pieces of foil side by side on a baking sheet. Put the almonds on one piece of foil and the broccoli on the other. Transfer to the oven; roast until the almonds are lightly toasted, about 7 minutes. Remove the foil with the almonds. Continue roasting the broccoli until tender, about 7 more minutes. Season the broccoli with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Meanwhile, pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped; with the motor running, add the garlic and process until finely chopped. Drizzle in the olive oil and process until blended. Add the basil and pulse until smooth; transfer to the bowl with the broccoli.
  • Put the tomatoes and half of their juice (about 1 cup) in the food processor and pulse until pureed. Add to the bowl with the broccoli mixture and stir to combine. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 20 grams

PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI, ALMONDS AND ANCHOVIES



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This no-fuss weeknight pasta makes marvelous use of basic ingredients found in almost every kitchen - and calls for some smart multitasking: Get the broccoli roasting while the pasta cooks, then create an easy emulsified sauce using butter, anchovies, red-pepper flakes, lemon juice and a splash of pasta cooking water. A sprinkle of toasted almonds provides texture and crunch. This dish is endlessly adaptable: Go for cauliflower instead of the broccoli (or a combination of the two); use parmesan or any other hard cheese in place of pecorino; opt for walnuts or pistachios instead of the almonds - or bypass nuts altogether and use toasted panko or breadcrumbs. If you don't have campanelle or fusilli, that's fine too. Any pasta with plenty of nooks and crannies to capture the buttery sauce will do.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite-size florets, stems cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound shaped pasta, such as campanelle or fusilli
1/2 cup chopped almonds
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
6 to 8 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
Grated pecorino, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a large sheet pan, toss the broccoli with the olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread the mixture in an even layer and roast until crisp and lightly browned, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until it's just short of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently so they don't burn, 4 to 5 minutes. Set the almonds aside and wipe out the skillet.
  • In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the anchovies, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the anchovies have melted into the sauce and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water along with the lemon juice and simmer until it emulsifies, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed. Stir in the roasted broccoli and gently toss and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the toasted almonds and serve with cheese, if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 568 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

WHOLE-WHEAT FETTUCCINE WITH SPICY BROCCOLI RABE



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Nutty, chewy whole-wheat noodles have the character to stand up the bitterness of this spicy, braised broccoli rabe. This dish will come together in short order, once you have your fresh whole grain pasta ready. Top it off with a generous showering of ricotta salata to balance the bold flavors with a little creaminess. This recipe makes more than you need, so freeze the rest and cook as normal for a hearty, satisfying meal in the days and weeks to come. (And check out Cooking's How to Make Pasta guide for more tips and video.)

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings, plus leftover pasta

Number Of Ingredients 8

Basic fresh pasta dough, whole grain variation, cut into sheets (see recipe)
1 pound broccoli rabe
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
Fine sea salt or kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup freshly grated ricotta salata (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Lightly dust a sheet of pasta with semolina flour, then loosely roll lengthwise into thirds lengthwise, like folding a letter. Cut noodles in 1/2-inch increments with a sharp knife. Shake off the excess semolina, and repeat with remaining pasta sheets. Form pasta into small nests (about 3 ounces per portion) on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Set a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When it shimmers, add onion and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until onions are tender and lightly golden.
  • Trim woody ends from broccoli rabe and discard. Slice the stems and leaves into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Add broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes, a generous pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons water. Use tongs to turn greens until evenly wilted. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water cooks away and broccoli rabe is tender, sweet, and starting to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. As broccoli cooks, set a large pot filled with 5 quarts of water over high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Add 6 tablespoons fine sea salt or 1/2 cup kosher salt. Set a colander in the sink.
  • Move broccoli rabe to the edges of the pot and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and allow it to gently sizzle until it releases an aroma, about 20 seconds. Before the garlic has a chance to start browning, stir it into the greens.
  • Add 4 portions pasta to the water and stir. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Add pasta and 1/4 cup cooking water to the broccoli rabe and toss. Continue cooking over medium heat for 1 minute, tossing continuously with tongs. If the pasta looks dry, add a little more pasta water. It should be slightly wetter than you are comfortable with, because the pasta will continue to absorb sauce even after you pull it from the heat. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately, with grated ricotta salata.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 412 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA WITH BROCCOLINI AND FETA



Whole-Wheat Pasta with Broccolini and Feta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 (2 1/2 cup) main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1 bunch broccolini (about 10 ounces), stems cut into 2-inch stems, and florets
1 medium bunch radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced
12 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Put the shallots in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for about 10 minutes; drain.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Fill a medium bowl with ice water and salt it as well. Add the broccolini to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the radish slices, and cook 30 seconds, more. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to scoop out the vegetables and plunge them immediately into the ice water. Drain the vegetables, pat them very dry.
  • Add the pasta to the same pot of boiling water, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Whisk the sherry vinegar, orange zest, the 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste, in a large serving bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a dressing.
  • Toss the rigatoni, broccolini, radish and shallot with the dressing. Add the feta cheese and toss lightly. Serve warm or room temperature.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA



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Fresh, healthy and very delish... I sometimes make this the traditional style, and when in a hurry, I throw all the ingredients into my mixer, with the kneading hook.

Provided by Gia

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon sea salt
4 eggs
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour and salt in a medium bowl, or on a clean board. Make a hollow in the center, and pour in the olive oil. Break eggs into it one at a time, while mixing quickly with a fork until the dough is wet enough to come together. Knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough is stiff and elastic. Cover, and let stand for 30 minutes to relax.
  • Roll out dough by hand with a rolling pin, or use a pasta machine to achieve the desired thickness of noodles. Cut into desired width and shapes. Allow the pasta to air dry for at least 15 minutes to avoid having it clump together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.7 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI, CHICKPEAS, AND GARLIC



Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic image

Combine nutty whole-spaghetti with heart broccoli and chickpeas for a healthier weeknight pasta.

Categories     Bean     Garlic     Pasta     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Broccoli     Chickpea     Gourmet     Quick and Healthy     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli (not thawed)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
Accompaniments: finely grated parmesan; lemon wedges (optional)
1 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and salt and cook, breaking up frozen chunks and stirring occasionally, until broccoli is thawed and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and cook until heated through.
  • Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Add pasta and reserved cooking water to broccoli and chickpeas in skillet and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until combined well. Serve drizzled with additional olive oil.

WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH HERB-ALMOND PESTO AND BROCCOLI



Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Herb-Almond Pesto and Broccoli image

A snappy almond-and-herb pesto is a fresh departure from the classic pine-nut-and-basil version. For an even more nutritious variation, add three tablespoons ground flaxseed to the pesto.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
1 1/4 ounces whole blanched almonds, toasted (page 53)
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
1 garlic clove
1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads (2 1/4 pounds) broccoli, cut into small florets (about 6 cups)
3 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain pasta.
  • Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest along with the lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; process until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 2 tablespoons oil and the reserved cooking water; process until pesto is smooth. The pesto will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer; store in an airtight container, covered with a thin layer of olive oil. To serve, bring the pesto to room temperature (never heat it), pour off extra oil from top, and stir in a little water, if necessary, to achieve the proper consistency.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. When hot, add broccoli and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until broccoli is lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pasta and pesto; toss to coat.
  • Divide pasta among six bowls. Dollop with ricotta, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon zest, dividing evenly. Squeeze lemon wedges over tops, and serve immediately.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 345
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Sodium: 448mg
  • Fiber: 14g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality whole wheat pasta. Look for pasta made with 100% whole wheat flour and no added sugar or preservatives.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite and cooks in about 8-10 minutes.
  • Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Toast the almonds until golden brown. This will enhance their flavor and add a nice crunch to the dish.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This will give the dish a more浓郁flavor than pre-grated cheese.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best enjoyed when it is fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli and Almonds is a delicious and healthy meal. It is packed with nutrients and is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. This dish is also versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. Feel free to add other vegetables, such as peas or carrots, or protein, such as chicken or shrimp. You can also adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to suit your taste. No matter how you serve it, Whole Wheat Pasta with Broccoli and Almonds is a surefire hit!

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