Broccoli And Pasta Bianco Food

BROCCOLI AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cut florets and parts of broccoli stems into bite-size pieces.
• In a large skillet, saute broccoli with garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until just tender, stirring frequently.
• Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with broccoli mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

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.

PASTA BROCCOLI BAKE

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.

SICILIAN PASTA AND BROCCOLI

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.

BROCCOLI AND PASTA BIANCO

Steps:

• Cook penne pasta according to directions on package.
• Add broccoli to cooking pasta for the last 5 minutes or so of cooking time; drain.
• Mix soup, milk and pepper in 2 quart shallow baking dish.
• Add pasta/broccoli mix, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese; mix gently.
• Top with remaining cheeses.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND BROTH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a heavy, deep saute pan, combine anchovies, olive oil, garlic and pepper flakes over moderate heat. Cook about 5 minutes, until the garlic is golden, stirring to prevent burning. Stir in broth, mushrooms and scallions and bring to boil and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes to reduce by one-third.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta. While it is cooking, steam broccoli in water or microwave oven until tender, drain and reserve. Drain the pasta.
• Add pasta to the reduced stock and toss well. Add broccoli and toss. Divide the pasta between two bowls, sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.