Best 9 Broccoli Garlic Pasta For One Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

GARLIC OIL SAUTEED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI



Garlic Oil Sauteed Pasta with Broccoli image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 head broccoli, sliced into very thin florets, stalk peeled and cut into matchsticks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Few tablespoons water or pasta cooking water, if needed
2 cups penne pasta, cooked al dente
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

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



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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

1 3/4 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (any pasta will work)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

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



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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

1 tablespoon onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lite olive oil or 1 teaspoon virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
1/4 cup chicken broth, defatted or 1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 cup broccoli floret
2 cups cooked pasta
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons romano cheese, grated

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



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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.

BROCCOLI GARLIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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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

1 ½ pounds broccoli
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups chicken stock
salt to taste
1 pound angel hair pasta
½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus a little more for garnish
1 pinch red pepper flakes for garnish, or to taste

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



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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

13 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2-1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

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



One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 oz fettuccine
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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



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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

16 ounces fresh broccoli, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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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