Broccoli and Bow Ties Recipe

Name: Broccoli and Bow Ties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads); 1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons good olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 lemon, zested; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts; Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

1
Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water.
2
Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve.
3
Place in a large bowl and set aside.
4
In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes.
5
Drain well and add to the broccoli.
6
Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
7
Off the heat, add 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta.
8
Toss well.
9
Season to taste, sprinkle with the pignolis and cheese, if using, and serve.
10
To toast pignolis, place them in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat and cook, tossing often, for about 5 minutes, until light brown.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads), 1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Broccoli and Bow Ties falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli and Bow Ties

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