Broccoli Parmesan Pasta Food

20 MINUTE PARMESAN PASTA WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into small florets. Put them in a colander, pour over boiling water and then pour over cold water. Set aside.
• In a large deep sided skillet set over medium to high heat, add the olive oil, garlic and all the dried seasonings and herbs. Stir well and let cook for about a minute. Add the flour and stir really well.
• Add the vegetable stock and cooking cream to the pan. Whisk really well to prevent any lumps. Bring to a simmer and let thicken for 1- 2 minutes.
• Add the uncooked pasta and broccoli and stir really well to completely coat. Cover and leave to cook for about 12-15 minutes. Stir a few times through cooking to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
• Reduce heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese, butter and fresh parsley. Stir well and serve.

ONE-POT LEMON-BROCCOLI PASTA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pasta, water, broth, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and lemon juice.

PARMESAN BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat a baking sheet on the lower rack in a 450 oven. Blanch 1 head chopped broccoli in boiling water with salt and sliced garlic for 1 minute; drain. Toss with a splash of olive oil, a handful each of breadcrumbs and parmesan, salt and pepper. Place on the hot baking sheet and top with more cheese and breadcrumbs; roast until golden, 15 minutes.

BROCCOLI PARMESAN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until lightly golden, stirring often (about 1-2 minutes). Add broccoli and pasta and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
• Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Turn off heat and let rest about a minute before serving.

BROCCOLI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Arrange broccoli on serving plates, season with butter, salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle generously with parmesan.

15 MINUTE PARMESAN PASTA WITH CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package in large saucepan, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• Cook and stir garlic and chicken breast strips in butter in same saucepan on medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is tender but not brown and chicken is heated through.
• Add pasta and broccoli; toss lightly. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover and cook until the broccoli is soft and nearly falling apart but still holds its shape, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and gently toss; season with salt and pepper, then mash.
• Cook the spaghetti according to label directions, then reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
• In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add the mashed broccoli, the Parmesan and half of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring, until saucy. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spaghetti, adding more cooking water as needed.

PARMESAN PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Prepare pasta as directed on package in large saucepan, adding broccoli to pasta during last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• Cook and stir garlic and chicken breast strips in butter on medium heat 1-2 minutes or until garlic is tender, but not brown and chicken is heated through.
• Add pasta and broccoli; toss lightly.
• Add parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
• Serve hot.

PARMESAN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
• Add chicken and broccoli; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Stir in tomatoes and half of the mozzarella cheese; cook 1-2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain spaghetti; place on serving plate.
• Top with chicken mixture, remaining mozzarella cheese, and the Parmesan cheese.