Best 8 Broccoli Romano Pasta Recipes

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Broccoli and romano pasta is a unique combination of flavors that is sure to please any pasta lover. The broccoli adds a healthy crunch while the romano cheese imparts a nutty flavor. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a flavorful side dish, this article will help you find a recipe that will satisfy your taste buds. From classic recipes to more modern takes on the traditional dish, there is sure to be a recipe here that you will enjoy.

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

BROCCOLI N TOMATO PASTA



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Fresh tomatoes and broccoli add pretty color to this hearty spaghetti dish from Lillian Justis of Woodbine, New Jersey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 quarts water
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture; add to the skillet. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BROCCOLI AND PASTA



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Fresh broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables. This is a great way to dress it up. Tastes incredible.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut florets and parts of broccoli stems into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large skillet, saute broccoli with garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until just tender, stirring frequently.
  • Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with broccoli mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

BROCCOLI ROMANO PASTA



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This comforting pasta dish is so easy to put together when time is tight. Try Pecorino Romano cheese for a new flavor sensation or toss in some frozen peas to add extra nutrition.-Geri Distefano, Nepean, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
6 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute broccoli and green onions in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender., Drain pasta and add to broccoli mixture; toss with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

FETTUCCINE WITH BROCCOLI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces olive oil
12 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely minced
1 pound broccoli florets, washed and blanched
2 pounds fresh fettuccine, cooked al dente in boiling, salted water, rinsed and drained, recipe follows
12 ounces store-bought Mornay sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces freshly grated Romano
12 ounces semolina flour
12 ounces bread flour
1 tablespoons salt
8 ounces water, as needed
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, heat oil and saute garlic. Add broccoli and toss together.
  • Add pasta to garlic and broccoli. Add Mornay sauce, season, to taste, and heat throughout.
  • Serve immediately garnished with cheese.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a mixer. Slowly add water and eggs. Mix for 10 minutes; the dough should be crumbly. Extrude pasta as desired.
  • Yield: 2 pounds (approximately 10 servings)

PASTA WITH PANCETTA, BROCCOLI OR BROCCOLI RABE AND PINE NUTS



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Pappardelle - wide, ribbon-like pasta - is dressed with pancetta, broccoli and Pecorino Romano cheese with a lovely result. Adapted from Bon Appetit.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, peeled and flattened
1 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (optional)
1 bunch broccoli or 1 large broccoli rabe, stems sliced 1/2-inch thick, tops cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup water
1 (8 7/8 ounce) package dried pappardelle pasta
1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, plus additional for serving
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
  • Discard garlic. Add onion, pancetta and fennel seeds to skillet; sauté until onion is tender and pancetta begins to brown, about 8 minutes. Add crushed red pepper (if using), then broccoli stems and cook 4 minutes to soften slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli tops, sprinkle with salt, and add 1 cup water. Cover and cook until stems and tops are tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  • Add pasta to skillet with broccoli and stir over low heat to combine, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 cup cheese. Season to taste wtih salt and a generous amount of pepper.
  • Transfer to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve, passing additional grated cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.3, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 58.3, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 15.4

BLISTERED BROCCOLI PASTA WITH WALNUTS, PECORINO AND MINT



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The trick to creating deeply browned, pan-seared broccoli involves two things: high heat and no touching. Allowing your florets and stems to sear in an even layer, undisturbed, gives them time to blister without cooking all the way through, so they retain some crunch. While many pasta sauces are finished with starchy pasta water, this one isn't, since the hot water would strip the broccoli of that color and crunch you worked so hard to achieve. Instead, toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the broccoli, walnuts and cheese. A drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon will provide any additional moisture you need.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and black pepper
12 ounces riccioli, fusilli or other short pasta
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
1 bunch broccoli or cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds untrimmed), florets roughly chopped and stalks peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 lemon, zested (about 1 teaspoon) then quartered
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves or parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the walnuts and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer walnuts and red-pepper flakes to a small bowl. Season walnuts with a little salt and pepper.
  • Add the broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Shake the skillet so broccoli settles in an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes. Toss and shake to arrange in an even layer again and cook, undisturbed, another 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta and add to the skillet along with the lemon zest, cheese, toasted walnuts and half the mint; toss to combine. Divide among plates or bowls and top with remaining mint, more cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges, squeezing juice on top, if desired.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH GARLIC AND PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE



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Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Side     Sauté     Low Carb     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Winter     Broccoli Rabe     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds broccoli rabe,* tough stems peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese
*Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a type of leafy green stalk with scattered clusters of small broccoli-like florets; available at many specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli rabe in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again; pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels. Enclose in plastic bag and chill.)
  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broccoli rabe and sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle 4 tablespoons cheese over and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to warm platter. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons cheese over.

SICILIAN PASTA AND BROCCOLI



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This is a simple dish my grandmother made for me when I was a child. Now I make it for my daughter, Xea, and she loves it. As the broccoli takes on a toasty brown color, it develops a delicious nutty flavor that even picky kids will like.

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil, or more if needed
2 large heads broccoli, cut in 1-inch florets (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for salting the pasta water
8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 pound penne rigate (Penne rigate is my favorite because the ridges give it more texture.)
1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the water for your pasta while you prepare the broccoli.
  • In a shallow, 10-inch saute pot, heat the 1 cup olive oil over medium-high heat (see Cook's Note). Add the broccoli to the oil and season it with salt. Saute the broccoli for about 4 minutes, or until it takes on a toasty color. The broccoli will absorb a lot of the oil, so if you find your pot getting dry, just add a little more oil to it. Throw in the garlic and cook for about another minute, until it's slightly brown. Don't burn the garlic! Take the broccoli off the heat and set it aside.
  • Prepare the penne according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and toss it in the pot with the broccoli, garlic, and olive oil. If the mixture seems dry, add a little more oil.
  • Toss in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, stir, and garnish with the parsley.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Short, sturdy pastas like penne, rigatoni, or fusilli are best for this recipe as they can hold the sauce well.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it's tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you add it to the sauce.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the broccoli and mushrooms, make sure to use a large enough pan so that the vegetables have room to cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will steam instead of sautéing and won't have as much flavor.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, vibrant broccoli and mushrooms, and use a good quality olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in the sauce to your own taste. Add more garlic or red pepper flakes if you like things spicy, or more Parmesan cheese if you want a richer flavor.

Conclusion:

Broccoli Romano pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor from the broccoli, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese, and the creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the pasta. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your Broccoli Romano pasta turns out perfectly every time.

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