"Broccoli with Rigatoni" is a classic Italian dish that combines the goodness of broccoli and the heartiness of rigatoni pasta, creating a symphony of flavors. If you're looking for a quick and easy, yet flavorful and satisfying meal, this dish is a perfect choice. It's a perfect blend of textures and tastes, and it's sure to become a family favorite. Let's dive into the world of "Broccoli with Rigatoni" and explore some of the best recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more."
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI
Rigatoni with Broccoli.
Provided by rossella rago
Yield 4 Person(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put a large pot of generously salted water over a high flame. Add the broccoli and once the pot is boiling add in the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions minus 2 minutes. The the broccoli will be very fork tender. When the pot has about 2 minutes to go put a large skillet over a medium flame and heat the oil. Add the garlic and sauté until it just begins to turn golden, about 30 seconds. Very quickly using a large strainer scoop the pasta and broccoli out of the boiling water and add it to the garlic and oil. Turn the flame up to high and toss well as the broccoli begin to break down. If the pan appears dry add 1/2 cup of the pasta water at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately and add cheese at your own risk! :)
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
BROCCOLI RIGATONI
As taught to me by my next-door neighbor, a lovely Italian lady who never failed to let me in on her cooking secrets as a child... I like it because it doesn't have an extra step of steaming the broccoli.
Provided by Lizzymommy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Melt butter together with olive oil in large skillet with cover or dutch oven (ideally large enough to hold all of your ingredients together).
- Cook garlic until no longer raw, but don't allow to brown. Add broccoli to the pan, constantly stirring, until broccoli is completely coated in the oil and garlic and pan is very hot. Add broth, and immediately cover.
- Steam until broccoli is tender. Turn off heat and stir in the fresh basil.
- Combine pasta and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Serve topped liberally with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 161.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.8
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 WITH BROCCOLINI AND SAUSAGE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente, adding the broccolini for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Reserve 2 1/2 cups of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and broccolini and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, red pepper flakes and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring, until sizzling, 30 seconds. Add 2 cups of the reserved pasta water, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the pasta, broccolini and parsley to the sauce and toss to coat, adding more water if needed. Taste and add salt if necessary. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the grated cheese, then toss well. Top each serving with more grated cheese.
RIGATONI WITH GRILLED SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI RABE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, the garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; set aside.
- Toss the broccoli rabe with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a big pinch of salt; spread out in a grill basket. Transfer to the grill along with the sausages. Cook, turning occasionally, until both are well marked and the sausages are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente. Meanwhile, roughly chop the broccoli rabe. Halve the sausages lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Cover and keep warm.
- Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and add to the bowl with the garlic oil. Add the broccoli rabe, sausages and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; toss well to coat. If the pasta is too dry, add more cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with the oregano and parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 31 milligrams, Sodium 846 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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
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.
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
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
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:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh broccoli and rigatoni will give your dish the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the broccoli. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and lose its bright green color. Cook it just until it's tender-crisp.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil will add a delicious flavor to your dish. Avoid using vegetable oil or other neutral-flavored oils.
- Season your dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other spices or herbs, such as red pepper flakes, oregano, or basil.
- Serve immediately. Broccoli with rigatoni is best served immediately after it's cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if you let it sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Broccoli with rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with healthy vegetables and whole grains, and it's sure to please the whole family. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe is a great option for busy cooks. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give broccoli with rigatoni a try!
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