Best 7 Elbow Noodles With Broccoli And Garlic Recipes

NOODLES WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add pasta and broccoli. Cook, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain. , In a large skillet, saute the pasta, broccoli, 1/4 cup cheese, salt and garlic powder in butter and oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

ELBOW MACARONI WITH CRISPY BREADCRUMBS AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the breadcrumbs and toast, stirring constantly, until they are crisp and golden, 4 to 5 minutes, taking care not to let them burn. Scrape into a small bowl and toss with the lemon zest and parsley and then season with salt.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente while you make the sauce. Wipe out the skillet used to toast the breadcrumbs and return it to medium-high heat. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and, when the oil is hot, add the broccoli and toss to coat. Saute until it turns bright green, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute, then pour in the stock. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
• When the pasta is done, scoop it out of the water with a spider or a small strainer and add directly to the sauce, reserving the pasta water. Simmer the pasta with the sauce just to blend the flavors, 1 to 2 more minutes, then drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and toss again.
• If the sauce seems dry, add up to 1/2 cup pasta water. Off the heat, stir in the cheese. Serve in warmed bowls and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.

GARLIC OIL SAUTEED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI

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.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
• Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI AND GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine broth, basil, pepper, garlic and broccoli. Bring to a boil.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender crisp.
• Add hot cooked pasta and lemon juice. Toss to coat. Serve with cheese.

ELBOW NOODLES WITH BROCCOLI AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Boil water for the pasta, and then cook the noodles. Finely shave the head of the broccoli, and make thin, vertical cuts to the stalk. Chop garlic into small pieces. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and broccoli. Once the broccoli is a soft, dark green, add the noodles in three batches. Use a tool such as a rubber spatula to incorporate broccoli throughout. Scoop into bowls, and finish with a little salt. Makes enough for 3 kids plus leftovers.

ELBOW BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Cook Elbows for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and contine cooking 2 additional minutes. Drain.
• Mix together in empty pasta pot the cooked elbows, broccoli, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, milk, 3/4 cup of Parmigiano cheese, onion, eggs and seasonings. (See Note below.).
• Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. (If desired, you could spoon into 2 8" square pans and freeze one.).
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmigiano and mozzarella cheeses. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Remove and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
• NOTE: After mixing ingredients together in pot, sample a bit before spooning into baking dish(s). If you prefer more seasonings, you could add garlic powder or other seasonings you're in the mood for to taste.