RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI

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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

1 bunch broccoli (aprx. 1 1/4 pounds)
salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (I use a big pinch as I love spicy food)
8 ounces rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

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.

emmanuel chisembele
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes. I always have these ingredients on hand, so I can make this dish anytime I need a quick and easy meal.


Chris Duffin
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I only had frozen broccoli on hand, so I used that instead of fresh broccoli. The dish still turned out great! The frozen broccoli cooked quickly and easily in the sauce.


Jack Never
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. The dish was still very flavorful and satisfying without it.


Habibur Islam
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I used whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta, and it worked out great. The dish was still creamy and flavorful, and the whole wheat pasta gave it a nice nutty flavor.


Faarah mohamud Mohamed
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish for a little extra protein, and it was delicious! The chicken added a nice smoky flavor to the pasta.


Francis kabore
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated, and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again!


Andres Gusman
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This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and the broccoli, and they even asked for seconds!


omer sosyal
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but I loved it in this dish. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tangy touch.


Andrew Baldwin
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I made this dish for a weeknight meal, and it was a quick and easy dinner that was still delicious and satisfying. The leftovers were even better the next day!


Samayia willias
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The rigatoni cooked al dente, the broccoli was tender-crisp, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Everyone raved about it!


Tilak Sampang
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My family thoroughly enjoyed this pasta dish! The broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes added a delightful flavor combination, and the creamy sauce tied it all together perfectly.


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