Broccoli Pasta With Creamy Garlic Dressing Food

CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Boil a large, salted pot of water. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. When the pasta is 2-3 minutes away from being done, you will add the broccoli to the water.
• Add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat, and once it's melted, stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• To the skillet, add in the garlic, broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let it bubble for a minute or so.
• Whisk in the cream and let it cook for a few minutes until it's thickened up to your liking, then stir in the parmesan cheese and take the pan off the heat.
• Drain the pasta and broccoli and add it to the skillet. If the sauce has thickened up too much, add a small splash of the pasta water prior to draining it. Season the pasta with salt & pepper (I'm generous with both) as needed and serve immediately with extra parmesan grated on top if desired.

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.

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 PASTA WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare dressing first by beating together mayonnaise and yogurt until smooth.
• Add next seven ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salad.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Cook pasta as directed, dropping in broccoli pieces in last 2 minutes to blanch.
• Drain pasta and broccoli, rinse with cold water.
• Remove as much water from salad as possible.
• Stir in nuts and garbanzos.
• Add dressing.
• Let sit at least 30 minutes before serving; the flavors will come out best if salad is at room temperature.

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.

CREAMY ONE-PAN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Drizzle a little oil into a large, high-sided frying pan set over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and garlic, and fry for 5 mins, stirring often so it doesn't burn. Pour in 900ml boiling water, then add the stock cube and pasta along with some seasoning. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 8 mins.
• Stir in the peas and broccoli for the last 4 mins of cooking time, and replace the lid. You might need to increase the heat slightly to get the temperature back up to a simmer. Add a splash more water if the pasta is looking dry. After 4 mins, remove the lid and reduce the heat to low, then stir in the crème fraîche. Taste for seasoning. Remove the pan from the heat and stir through the lemon juice, parmesan and mint leaves. Finish with some extra parmesan, if you like.

CREAMY SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, toss shrimp with flour until evenly coated; set aside. Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add broccoli and broth; mix well. Simmer 5 min. or until shrimp are done, stirring occasionally. Add Neufchatel; cook 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted and sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Spoon evenly onto serving plates; top with Parmesan and basil.

CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Drain; rinse with cold water until cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cheese, mayonnaise, milk and garlic; blend well.
• In large bowl, combine broccoli, tomatoes, carrot and basil.
• Add cooked rotini; mix well.
• Add sour cream mixture; toss gently to mix thoroughly.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.