Broccoli garlic pasta is a delicious, easy, and versatile dish that can be tailored to individual tastes and preferences. With a handful of pantry-staple ingredients, it’s a perfect weeknight meal or a quick lunch that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, this recipe guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and inspiring variations to create the perfect broccoli garlic pasta for one, ensuring a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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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
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.
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.
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.
ONE-POT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND LEMON
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
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.
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
SUPER-SIMPLE GARLIC BROCCOLI
My kids love broccoli, especially with lots of garlic. It's great for a special occasion, but it's so quick that I usually fix it once a week in our home. Everyone gobbles it up. -Caramia Sommers, Oswego, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Mix remaining ingredients; toss with broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ONE POT GARLIC PARMESAN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, garlic, chicken broth, milk, fettuccine, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 39m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, milk, and fettuccine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, and top with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 9 grams
ONE DISH BROCCOLI ROTINI
This is a wonderful one pot dish. You can use any type of pasta.
Provided by Maria Magee
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook broccoli in boiling water until tender. Drain broccoli, but reserve cooking water.
- Reusing broccoli cooking water, cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and remove pasta.
- In a large pot, saute the garlic in the olive oil. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, grated Parmesan cheese and toss together. If desired, add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 98.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli and garlic. If you only have frozen broccoli, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the broccoli and garlic by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely so that they cook evenly.
- Be careful not to overcook the broccoli. It should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to it.
- If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pasta. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
Conclusion:
This easy broccoli garlic pasta is a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in just 15 minutes. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite.
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