Broccoli And Tomato Pasta Salad Food

BROCCOLI N TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture; add to the skillet. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in skillet over med.
• high heat.
• Add broccoli, onion, garlic and basil and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender (6 minutes).
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Put broccoli mixture and pasta in bowl and toss.
• Add fruit (strawberries and kiwi), tomatoes and bacon bits and toss again.
• Mix together remaining oil and vinegar and pour over salad.
• Toss.
• Crumble feta cheese over top of salad and toss.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package dirctions but add in the broccoli he last 2-5 minutes of the cooking time. Drain.
• While pasta is cooking, in a skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute or until garlic is golden.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook stirring for another minute or so or until skin starts to blister.
• Add drained pasta and broccoli, salt and pepper and cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl, stir in cheeses.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes (including oil if packed in oil), and red pepper. Saute until broccoli is tender, about 6 minutes.
• Add garlic and heat for another 2 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Prepare pasta, according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and add to skillet.
• Add pine nuts to skillet, toss salad, and transfer to serving bowl.
• Salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve warm or chilled.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in a small amount of water for about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Rinse with cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, add cooked broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a krudit jar or jar with a tight fitting lid; shake well.
• Pour over salad; toss.
• Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Serve with a slotted spoon.

BROCCOLI, CHERRY TOMATO, & PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare herb mixture, combine first 6 ingredients on a cutting board; finely chop, and reserve 3 tablespoons.
• Set remaining herb mixture aside.
• To prepare the dressing, place the reserved 3 tablespoons herb mixture in a food processor.
• Drop 2 garlic cloves through the food chute with food processor on; process until minced.
• Add cottage cheese and next 6 ingredients (cottage cheese through dash of pepper) to food processor; process until smooth.
• Stir in feta.
• To prepare salad, steam broccoli, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Cool.
• Combine remaining herb mixture, broccoli, mushrooms, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss well.
• Yield: 4 (2 1/2) cup servings CALORIES 327 (24% from fat); FAT 8.
• 8g (satfat 3g, monofat 3. 4g, polyfat 0. 9g); PROTEIN 18.
• 4g; CARBOHYDRATE 50g; FIBER 7g; CHOLESTEROL 14mg; IRON 4.
• 3mg; SODIUM 768mg; CALCIUM 248mg; Cooking Light, JUNE 1999.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain completely.
• Steam broccoli until fork tender, drain completely.
• Cut tomatoes in half.
• In skillet over medium heat melt butter in olive oil.
• Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Put the prepared pasta in skillet and toss to coat.
• Add the tomatoes and toss for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and toss 1-2 minutes.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with Grated Parmensa Cheese.