Best 7 Pasta Con Broccoli Lighter Yummy Recipes
Pasta con broccoli is a classic Italian dish that is typically made with heavy cream and cheese, but that doesn't mean it can't be both light and delicious. With a few simple substitutions, you can create a pasta con broccoli dish that is just as flavorful and satisfying without all the extra calories and fat.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
REALLY QUICK BROCCOLI PASTA
Recipe video above. This is a great emergency meal OR carb + veg side for all those times when your cupboards are bare except for broccoli, pasta, and some kind of cheese. It's saucy without using tons of oil, and there's loads of sub options. Quick and utterly scrumptious - loaded with tons of broccoli!
Provided by Nagi
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta: Boil a large pot of water with 2 tsp salt, add pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 kcal, Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 768 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA CON BROCCOLI
This is a fresh pasta dish, best served immediately after cooking.
Provided by Phyllis Zeleny
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook fettuccini in a large pot of boiling salted water until "almost" done. Drain, and return noodles to pot.
- Stir cream, butter or margarine, tomato sauce, garlic, and broccoli into the noodles. Simmer until noodles are done. Stir in sliced mushrooms, and remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Fat 58.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 35.9 g, Sodium 287.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
PASTA HOUSE PASTA CON BROCCOLI (ACTUAL RECIPE)
This is the acutal recipe (not a copycat) as posted on their website and as printed in the St. Louis Post Dispatch. THE REAL DEAL HERE MY FRIENDS (there are others posted on this website, but none of them are this exact recipe). This is so yummy and is a St. Louis tradition. This recipe serves 2, so feel free to double or triple it to feed your family. Serve as a main dish (as they do) with a Pasta House Salad on the side! It also makes a nice side dish to grilled chicken.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta until half done (about 4 minutes); drain. Return pasta to the pot.
- Add cream, butter, garlic, tomato sauce, broccoli, salt and pepper. Bring to a hard boil.
- When noodles are fully cooked and sauce is starting to thicken, add mushrooms and stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat; add cheese.
- Toss and serve.
PASTA BROCCOLI BAKE
A quick to prepare casserole with broccoli and a flavorful cheese sauce. You will love the fact that you might already have all the ingredients needed for this recipe in your house.
Provided by Donna
Categories Side Dish
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook rigatoni or fusilli pasta with one tablespoon of oil until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan melt butter or margarine. Stir in flour and milk and whisk until mixture boils and thickens. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic salt, nutmeg, thyme and grated Cheddar cheese and stir until blended.
- Add cooked broccoli and drained pasta to cheese sauce. Mix well. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Swiss cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees C(175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1246.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SICILIAN PASTA AND BROCCOLI
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
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.
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI
"This dish is not only delicious and attractive, but it saves time because you can prepare the pasta and broccoli in one pan," writes Jan Vallely of Fullerton, California. "A friend at a club meeting shared the recipe."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. Add the water, pasta and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Add the broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PASTA CON BROCCOLI (LIGHTER & YUMMY)
This is a healthier take on Pasta Con Broccoli. An extremely delicious, yet rich, pasta dish. Enjoy!
Provided by KsuKitty
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil pasta for 5 minutes; drain.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water and set aside.
- Add all ingredients except parmesan cheese to large skillet.
- Cook about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Add pasta water to pan until you see it coming up through pasta.
- Add cheese to thicken.
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tight, dark green florets and no signs of yellowing or wilting.
- Blanch the broccoli: Blanching the broccoli before adding it to the pasta helps to preserve its bright green color and crisp-tender texture.
- Use a good quality olive oil: A good quality olive oil will add flavor and richness to the dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Add the broccoli and sauce to the pasta at the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the broccoli from overcooking and the sauce from becoming too thick.
- Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Pasta con broccoli is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and nutritious dish, as it is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With just a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and healthy pasta con broccoli dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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