BROCCOLI PASTA WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS

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This simple pasta dish featuring crunchy croutons, broccoli, and a light garlic sauce is ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 baguette, cubed (3 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce), plus more for serving
Salt and pepper
3/4 pound medium pasta shells
1 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together bread, 1 tablespoon oil, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions; add broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and garlic to pot and cook until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta mixture; toss to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta. To serve, sprinkle with croutons, lemon zest, and additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

ameni majri
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and flavorful pasta dish.


Salome Sadgobelashvili
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I loved the pop of flavor that the Parmesan croutons added to this dish.


Ayesha Kamran
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler pasta dishes in the future.


Farah Hamed
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one definitely delivered. It was easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Afsheen Naeem
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a lighter sauce.


Precious Udeme
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish! The Parmesan croutons really made it.


Amanda Crawford
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the Parmesan croutons were crispy and flavorful.


Muhammad Salah
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ava Ward
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This recipe was a bit too bland for me. I added some garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.


Ishwor Kumar Bista
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The broccoli and Parmesan croutons were a perfect match.


Nadeemali ali
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The broccoli was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the rest of the dish was great.


ronald harris
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Easy and delicious! I used whole wheat pasta and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Yum!


Zavanna Sheppard
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This broccoli pasta dish was a hit with my family! The Parmesan croutons added a delicious crunch and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.