Rotini With Mushrooms And Broccoli Food

ROTINI WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the broccoli, and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir the rotini into the same pot, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic and crushed red pepper for 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

GREG'S SPECIAL ROTINI WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Pour whole box of pasta into a large skillet (approximately 12 inches in diameter). Pour 2 1/2 cups of cold water into the pan, ensuring that the water covers the pasta. Add mushrooms and wine and turn the burner to high, then set your timer for 10 minutes (optional: add a bit of salt to taste).
• Cook on high, stirring occasionally, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
• Add sauce and gently heat through, stirring to combine.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

ROTINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Separate broccoli into florets. Discard tough stem, and peel and chop remaining stem into 1 inch pieces. You should have about 2 cups. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. During the last 5 minutes, add the broccoli to the pasta. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Return pasta to cooking pot. While the water is coming to a boil and the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a 10 inch frying pan. Add the pancetta or bacon, if using, and saute until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Reserve oil in pan. Add the chopped garlic, red pepper flakes and mushrooms to the reserved oil in saute pan and cook over medium high heat until the mushrooms release their liquid. Continue cooking until mushrooms are almost dry. Add mushroom mixture to the pasta and broccoli. Toss with the grated cheese. Add a little of the reserved water if pasta appears dry. Add the pancetta or bacon if using. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Transfer to individual shallow bowls and garnish with toasted pine nuts and parsley. Pass additional grated cheese.

CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI ROTINI

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with a little salt and pepper, place in medium frying pan with a little oil.
• Add chopped onions.
• Cover with tight lid and cook breasts over medium-low heat til done, about 12-18 minutes depending on their size. Turn breasts and stir onions occasionally to prevent browning. Set aside to cool when done.
• In small pot, cook rotini noodles for 8 minutes, drain.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine soups, cheese and mayo. Microwave til melted, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Cut up chicken and add chicken and onions to cheese mixture.
• Fold in noodles, broccoli, and mushrooms.
• Pour into greased 13x9-inch pan or casserole dish.
• Bake in 350ºF oven for 20 minutes.
• Top with cheddar fried onions, and bake 5 minutes longer.

GARLIC-SPIKED BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms and saute 3 minutes, until mushrooms release juice.
• Add broccoli and rosemary and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SAUTéED BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms and shallots to pan; sauté 10 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned.
• Stir in sherry; cook 2 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring frequently.
• Add broccoli and salt to pan; stir well.
• Stir in broth & red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.
• Cover and cook 5 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Stir in black pepper, if using, and toasted slivered almonds or toasted cashews.
• Enjoy!