Broccoli rigatoni is a delectable dish that combines the goodness of broccoli and the deliciousness of rigatoni pasta, resulting in a perfect symphony of flavors. This dish is not only tasty, but also offers a nutritious meal. With its vibrant green broccoli florets and tender rigatoni coated in a creamy or tomato-based sauce, broccoli rigatoni is a delight for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect broccoli rigatoni, ensuring a flavorful and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EMERIL'S RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE
Wholesome broccoli pairs with irresistible sausage in this one-pot dinner that will please kids and adults alike. Anchovies are the secret ingredient in this dish. They give it deep, savory flavor without a bit of fishiness, so if you're tempted to skip them, don't!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and broccoli.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add sausage to pot and cook over medium-high, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, return pasta and broccoli to pot, and add oil mixture. Toss well to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
CHEESY BROCCOLI RIGATONI
"This cheese-and-veggie-packed pasta side dish always brings compliments. Add chicken or shrimp, and you'll have a well-balanced entree," Lisa Csiki of North Windham, Connecticut suggests. "The tasty white sauce can be used on many foods. My husband even likes it spooned over eggs!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. Drain pasta and toss with oil; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer 1 cup white sauce, half of the pasta and broccoli and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI
Make and share this Rigatoni With Broccoli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PamLuvs2Cook
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim the broccoli and cut it into bite sized pieces.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.Add the broccoli and salt to to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a small sieve. Reserve the cooking water in the pot.
- Pour the olive oil into a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly golden. Add the broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft.
- Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is not quite tender. Scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rigatoni and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. add the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or more.
- Sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve immediately.
RIGATONI AL FORNO WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI RABE
This baked pasta - please don't call it a "pasta bake" - is a luscious affair, with two sauces. A creamy white béchamel is employed to toss with the pasta and vegetables. When it emerges, bubbly and bronzed and crisp on top, a bright, light tomato sauce adorns each serving. (If preferred, you can layer both sauces instead.) Putting it together is somewhat like building a lasagna - a bit of a fussy project - but once assembled, it's no trouble at all to bake and serve. Prepare it all several hours in advance, then pop it in the oven when you like.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the béchamel: Put the olive oil and flour in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk together. Let mixture sizzle without browning for 1 minute. Whisk in milk 1 cup at a time, letting it come up to a simmer and begin to thicken before adding the next cup. Repeat until all the milk has been added.
- When the sauce has thickened to the consistency of a milkshake, turn heat to low. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Add the nutmeg and bay leaf, and cook for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. Check seasoning and adjust. Turn off heat and keep sauce warm. (If sauce thickens upon sitting, thin with a little more milk.)
- Make the tomato sauce: In a small saucepan, put tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf or basil, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender (remove bay leaf before blending but leave in basil, if using). Purée to a velvety consistency and return to the saucepan. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep sauce warm, or let cool and reheat before serving.
- Make the pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until nearly done, about 2 minutes less than package directions, leaving the pasta still quite firm. Lift pasta from the water with a spider or large strainer, and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Add cauliflower to pot and cook until barely softened, 1 minute. Lift from the water with a spider or large strainer and spread out to cool on a baking sheet.
- Add the broccoli rabe and cook until just wilted, 1 minute, then drain in a colander. Rinse with cool water, then squeeze into a ball.
- Put cauliflower and broccoli rabe into the empty pasta pot. Add garlic, rosemary and red-pepper flakes, and stir together. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil.
- Add the béchamel and the rigatoni. Mix well with the cauliflower and broccoli rabe. Add the provolone and Pecorino Romano, and mix well again.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pile the pasta mixture into an oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until nicely browned and crisp on top, about 40 minutes. Leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving. (Alternatively, refrigerate the assembled dish for up to 6 hours and bake later. Bring to room temperature before baking.)
- To serve, put a large spoonful of pasta into individual bowls or plates, making sure each portion has some of the crisp top. Spoon some tomato sauce around each portion and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
LEMON-CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI
Create a new chicken dinner, complete with veggie, in a skillet.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 11 minutes. Stir well.
- Spread broccoli and chicken over pasta. Cover; cook 12 to 14 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in lemon peel. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
RIGATONI WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEAS
Provided by Joan Lang
Categories Pasta Dinner Lunch Broccoli Chickpea Healthy Potluck Self Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté anchovies with oil and garlic until anchovies dissolve and garlic browns. Add chickpea liquid and bouillon to anchovies; cook, stirring, until bouillon dissolves. Pour anchovy mixture into roasting pan; add chickpeas and broccoli; stir to coat. Roast 20 minutes. Cook rigatoni as directed on package until al dente. Drain rigatoni, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to chickpea-broccoli mixture; roast until pasta is completely cooked, adding reserved cooking liquid a little at a time and stirring to reach desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let sit 5 minutes; serve topped with Romano.
RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI
This recipe is from The Sopranos cookbook. So simple and easy. It's very tasty too. Sometimes I'll add in italian sausage for my meat loving hubby. Enjoy! :)
Provided by Pam Snyder
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Trim the broccoli and cut it into bite sized pieces.
- 2. 2 Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the broccoli and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes. Scoop out the broccoli with a small sieve. Reserve the cooking water in the pot.
- 3. Pour the olive oil into a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add the garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the garlic is lightly golden. Add the broccoli and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft.
- 4. Meanwhile, bring the water back to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is not quite tender. Scoop out about 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the rigatoni and add it to the skillet with the broccoli. Add the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes or more.
- 5. Sprinkle with cheese, toss and serve immediately.
CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI AND PEPPERS
This two step chicken and veggies pasta recipe is perfect for dinner that's made in just 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli and bell pepper for last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return to saucepan.
- Stir in chicken and Alfredo sauce. Cook over low heat about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken and sauce are hot. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
RIGATONI WITH ROMAN BROCCOLI SAUCE
Steps:
- In a large pot bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Peel the broccoli stems, reserving any leaves, and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch rounds. Add the stems and leaves to the boiling water and cook until fully tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a food processor; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Keep the water at a boil.
- Cut the broccoli florets into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces. add the florets to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using the slotted spoon, transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled. Again, keep the water boiling.
- To the food processor, add the garlic, butter, capers, pepper flakes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest, and the reserved broccoli cooking water. Puree until smooth and bright green, about 30 seconds. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the rigatoni into the boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain. Return pasta to the pot and add the broccoli florets, the broccoli puree, 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water, the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and the cheese. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and the pasta is well coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
ROASTED CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH MUSHROOMS AND BROCCOLI SAUCE
Taken from Curtis Stone's meals for under $10 (free mini cookbook from coles) Looked yummy so uploading here. Apparently this dish only costs $9.91 to make if you go to Coles.
Provided by Satyne
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h34m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Season Chicken with salt and pepper and place on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast for 50-55 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and stand for 15 minutes. Once cooled, discard skin, pull meat off bone and tear into bite size pieces.
- Place cream, garlic and thyme in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer then turn off heat to let flavours infuse.
- Blanch brocooli in a medium pot of salted boiling water for about 4 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside on paper towels to absorb any extra water.
- Place broccoli in a food processeor and pour in the cream mixture (discarding the thyme). Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken and cook for 3-4 mintues until reheated. Pour broccoli sauce over chicken and toss to combine.
- Drain pasta and add to frying pan. Carefully combine and pour onto serving platter. Garnish with parmesan and serve immediately.
- Apparently goes nicely with a Chardonnay.
MEYER'S LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI
Steps:
- 1. In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. 2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until al dente. 3. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpea mixture and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Drain the rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the broccoli and chickpeas along with the reserved cooking water and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the rigatoni is coated with sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the pasta to a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.
ROMANESCO BROCCOLI AND RIGATONI
I found this recipe on Rachael Ray's magazine website and I am going to try it out soon. It appears to be a spin off of Pasta Con Broccoli which I absolutely love!
Provided by KsuKitty
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a couple of ladlefuls of the pasta cooking water.
- While the pasta is working, in a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the wine for 1 minute, then the chicken stock. Add the broccoli, lemon peel, rosemary and crushed red pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- In a serving bowl, toss the pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, cooked vegetables, cheese and nuts for a minute. Season with salt and black pepper and serve, passing extra cheese at the table.
BROCCOLI WITH RIGATONI
A light and quick meal! To complete the meal serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Perfect!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown garlic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
BERTUCCI'S RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by á-46826
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the chicken strips to the oil. Cook over a medium flame until chicken is lightly browned. Add the broccoli florets and lemon slice. Cook and stir for one minute. Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream and cook until it begins to boil. Remove from the heat. When ready to serve add the cooked rigatoni and cook until sauce reduces by half. Salt and pepper to taste.
LEMON-CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI
Create a new chicken dinner, complete with veggie, in a skillet.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 11 minutes. Stir well.
- Spread broccoli and chicken over pasta. Cover; cook 12 to 14 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in lemon peel. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RIGATONI RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Heather_D
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the garlic and tomatoes in olive oil. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions; Drain. Season the chicken pieces with black pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken over MEDIUM heat on both sides until it is no longer pink in the center. Meanwhile, lay the broccoli florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake the broccoli at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Remove the broccoli and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Continue baking for an additional 5 minutes. Add the roasted broccoli and the drained pasta to the skillet. *Drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta to ensure that it doesn't dry out and stick together.* Toss the ingredients in the skillet together with a dusting of Parmesan Cheese and serve hot with garlic bread.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets.
- If you don't have rigatoni, you can use another short pasta shape, such as penne or fusilli.
- If you like your pasta saucy, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk or cream.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
- To make the dish more kid-friendly, add some grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Broccoli rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with healthy vegetables and protein, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this broccoli rigatoni recipe a try.
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