Spaghetti with broccoli, chickpeas, and garlic is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the flavors of earthy greens, nutty legumes, and aromatic garlic. This simple yet satisfying meal is packed with essential nutrients and is a great way to add more plant-based proteins and fiber to your diet. With a handful of pantry staples and fresh ingredients, you can easily whip up this versatile dish in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI, CHICKPEAS, AND GARLIC
Combine nutty whole-spaghetti with heart broccoli and chickpeas for a healthier weeknight pasta.
Categories Bean Garlic Pasta Vegetable Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Broccoli Chickpea Gourmet Quick and Healthy Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add broccoli and salt and cook, breaking up frozen chunks and stirring occasionally, until broccoli is thawed and crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and cook until heated through.
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Add pasta and reserved cooking water to broccoli and chickpeas in skillet and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until combined well. Serve drizzled with additional olive oil.
GARLIC OIL SAUTEED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI, CHICKPEAS, AND GARLIC
This recipe comes from Gourmet (January 2005). Make it even healthier with whole wheat spaghetti. Enjoy!
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and salt and cook, breaking up frozen chunks and stirring occasionally, until broccoli is thawed and crisp tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in chickpeas and cook until heated through.
- Cook pasta in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander.
- Add pasta and reserved cooking water to broccoli and chickpeas in skillet and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until combined well.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.
- Serve drizzled with additional olive oil and lemon wedges on the side.
ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEAS
Orecchiette with beans, greens, garlic, and chili is one of my standby suppers. The pasta itself is fun to eat. The name translates to "little ears", but to me the pasta shells resemble little belly buttons, the central dimple of which is ideal for trapping the beans. Sometimes I use bitter broccoli rabe or Romanesco broccoli florets. Toasted Bread Crumbs may or may not go into the mix. Grated pecorino may garnish the dish. I've even been known to add crabmeat, steamed clams, shrimp, meatballs, or sausage to the basic mixture of beans, greens, and pasta. Simply put, this dish offers versatility in a bowl, satisfying in its simplest form and hospitable to other flavors.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and then drop in the broccoli and cook until tender but not too soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh in cold water to set the color. Drain and set aside. If using broccoli rabe, chop coarsely. Then drop the orecchiette into the same boiling salted water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion, if using, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, if using, and chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, if using, and broccoli and cook until hot. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta when it is al dente and add it to the broccoli sauce, along with the toasted bread crumbs, if using. Warm through. Transfer to a warmed bowl and sprinkle with pecorino, if desired.
- Toasted Bread Crumbs: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse 2 cups diced country-style bread, crusts removed, until you have coarse crumbs. Toss the crumbs in a bowl with 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, or olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes. The crumbs can be stored in the pantry in a covered container for up to a month.
BROCCOLI SPAGHETTI
I got this from an Italian co-worker after having it at a work pot-luck. The flavor is really intense, and this can be served as either a side-dish or a meatless meal-in-itself. You can really use any type of pasta you prefer, I first had it with spaghetti, so that's always my preference. Really easy recipe. Edited: Psst.. please use real garlic, not the chopped stuff in the jar.. I repeat - use FRESH GARLIC, not the stuff in the jar, else you will be doomed to a bland result with no flavor. If made as directed, you will have a robustly flavorful pasta dish!
Provided by steve in FL
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop the broccoli fine and add it to a sauce pan.
- Add garlic, olive oil, pepper and the water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
- Break up the broccoli as it cooks so that the end result is a mushy, slightly chunky green sauce.
- You may need to add more water or oil to keep it at a 'wet', pourable consistency if the liquid evaporates too quickly. You basically want it to be the thickness of a tomato pasta sauce. Add salt to taste; I only add the salt at the end, because if you do so earlier on, the saltiness may become more intense when the mixture reduces.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with parm if desired.
SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND GARLIC
Categories Cheese Garlic Pasta Vegetable Vegetarian Noodle Broccoli Rabe Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. When pasta is 5 minutes from finished, add broccoli rabe to pot and continue to cook until pasta is al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, cook remaining ingredients in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is pale golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour over pasta and toss to combine.
SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, OIL, AND CHILE
To make this 25-minute pasta dish that uses practically pantry-exclusive ingredients, olive oil and garlic go into a cold pan and warm up together to let their flavors meld and infuse. Then pasta water gets tossed in-not just for a splash of liquid, but to become part of the sauce and stop the garlic from getting darker. Add a little fresh chile, toss in the noodles to coat, grate some Parmesan on top, and you have an easy dinner in the bowl.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt. Stir in spaghetti and cook until slightly less than al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
- Meanwhile, add garlic and oil to a cold large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is just golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sage and chile; cook 1 minute more. Stir in 1/2 cup pasta water and a few grinds of pepper. Increase heat to high and cook, swirling skillet occasionally, until reduced by about half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta; toss to coat.
- Remove skillet from heat, add cheese, and toss vigorously, adding more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper and serve, with basil leaves and more cheese scattered over top.
Tips for Cooking Spaghetti with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Garlic:
- Opt for whole wheat spaghetti: If you want to add a healthier twist to this dish, consider using whole wheat spaghetti instead of regular spaghetti. This will provide more fiber and nutrients to your meal. - Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the pasta: Ensure you use a large enough pot to accommodate the pasta comfortably. Overcrowding the pot can prevent the pasta from cooking evenly and result in mushy texture. - Reserve some pasta cooking water: Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. This starchy water can be added back to the pasta sauce to create a creamy and flavorful sauce. - Roast the chickpeas for extra flavor: To enhance the taste of the chickpeas, consider roasting them in the oven before adding them to the dish. Roasting brings out a nutty flavor and crispy texture. - Use fresh herbs for added aroma: If you have fresh herbs like basil or parsley on hand, add them to the dish towards the end of cooking for an extra layer of flavor and aroma. ###Conclusion:
Spaghetti with broccoli, chickpeas, and garlic is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Remember to experiment with different variations of this recipe to suit your preferences. Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients or add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers. With a little creativity, you can create a unique and personalized pasta dish that will become a favorite in your kitchen.
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