Best 8 Baked Alfredo Pasta With Broccoli Rabe And Lemon Recipes

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Baked alfredo pasta with broccoli rabe and lemon is a delectable dish that combines creamy alfredo sauce, tender broccoli rabe, and bright lemon flavors. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite, with its rich and flavorful sauce, al dente pasta, and vibrant vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, follow this step-by-step guide to create a delicious and satisfying meal that will impress your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ALFREDO PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND LEMON



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One of the great things about baked pastas is that you can get two different textures in one dish. Take the typical pasta Alfredo that's prepared in a skillet: It's delightfully creamy and lush, but the same, bite after bite. But add a green vegetable to that Alfredo pasta, pile it into a dish, top it with melty cheese and a crunchy bread crumbs, then bake it, and you get a vegetarian dinner that's got it all. If broccoli rabe isn't your thing, you can substitute cut asparagus or broccoli florets.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 cups finely grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
Black pepper
1 pound casarecce, cavatappi or other small tubed or curly pasta
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup heavy cream
1 small garlic clove, grated
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 500 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Place the butter in a 9-by-13-inch/3-quart pan or baking dish and transfer it to the oven to melt while the oven heats; remove it from the oven once it's melted.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan and the lemon zest. Add 1 tablespoon of the melted butter from the baking pan, stir until the panko is moistened with butter, then season with salt and pepper.
  • When the water's boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest. During the last minute of cooking, add the broccoli rabe. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli rabe.
  • Whisk the cream, garlic and pasta water into the melted butter in the baking dish until smooth. Add the remaining Parmesan in large handfuls, vigorously whisking until smooth and combined. Add the pasta, broccoli rabe and half the mozzarella. Taste, and season well with salt and pepper. Stir until very combined.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella, then sprinkle evenly with the panko mixture. Bake until the mozzarella has melted and the panko is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

LEMON BROCCOLI RABE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 gallon water
Salt
2 bunches broccoli rabe, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan
1 lemon, zested
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pot, bring 1 gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Allow garlic to brown.
  • Add broccoli rabe to skillet with toasted garlic. Toss to combine. Toss in Parmesan and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 6 milligrams, Sodium 351 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 4 grams

THE BEST BAKED ALFREDO SPAGHETTI



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This is an amazingly cheese-rich dish. I love making this to take to friends' homes as a drop off meal. It gets rave reviews every time! The recipe is adapted from a restaurant in the Mall of America called Tucci Benucch. I attended the restaurant at a business meeting and they gave us a recipe for the baked spaghetti that I have made a few changes to. My husband prefers it without the marinara/meatball topping, but if you're looking to stretch the recipe that's a great way to do it.

Provided by ardomagala

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Baked

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend
2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce (such as Ragu®)
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir provolone cheese blend, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, drained spaghetti, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove foil from baking dish and top spaghetti with remaining Alfredo sauce.
  • Stir marinara sauce and meatballs together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until meatballs are heated through, 15 to 25 minutes. Spoon meatballs and marinara over baked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 139.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1259.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BROCCOLI ALFREDO PASTA



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Very creamy and a little cheesy. Great way to get kids to eat broccoli! This recipe is adapted from Taste of Home. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli in this.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 -12 ounce) package pasta (I use fettucine or rotini)
2 -3 cups broccoli, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup romano cheese, shredded (or parmesan)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  • Meanwhile, steam broccoli until tender, but still crisp, about 5 minutes, and drain.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk in milk.
  • Bring to a boil, and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and broccoli.
  • Toss with the pasta to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 223.6, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.6

BAKED ALFREDO PASTA



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A wonderfully grown-up macaroni and cheese. Great served with a salad and bread or steamed peas or broccoli.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Cheese

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 lb butter
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 -3 pinches nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini, prepared
1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Prepare tortellini or other favorite pasta slightly al dente in salted water. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Warm butter and cream in a sauce pan until butter is melted. Add parmesan cheese and spices.
  • Pour pasta into a 2qt casserole dish with a lid. Pour alfredo sauce over pasta and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle shredded parmesan and bread crumbs over pasta and cover.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until top is brown and crusty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.7, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 153.1, Sodium 884.9, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 22.7

TUNA ALFREDO



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A jar of Alfredo sauce makes this easy dinner come together fast. Give it a burst of color and flavor with chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Seafood Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 732.7 mg

BROCCOLI RABE & GARLIC PASTA



Broccoli Rabe & Garlic Pasta image

"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

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound broccoli rabe
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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.

BROCCOLI FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo image

This versatile side dish is a variation of a recipe I've had for years. Instead of broccoli, you can use green beans, carrots or your family's favorite vegetable. You can even add cubed cooked chicken and turn it into a main dish.-Robin Stevens, Cadiz, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and broccoli. , Drain fettuccine; top with the broccoli mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh broccoli rabe for the best flavor and texture.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or shrimp.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk and a little bit of butter instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • Serve this dish with a side of crusty bread or a salad.

Conclusion:

This baked Alfredo pasta with broccoli rabe and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy Alfredo sauce, tender broccoli rabe, and bright lemon flavor come together to create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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