Broccoli Pasta In A Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Broccoli Pasta In A Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces pasta (Fusili works best!); 1/2 cup broccoli floret; 2 - 2 1/2 cups water; FOR THE SAUCE; 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; salt; pepper; parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Servings: persons

4 ounces pasta (Fusili works best!)
1/2 cup broccoli floret
2 - 2 1/2 cups water
FOR THE SAUCE
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

1
Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta and cook for about 5-8 minutes.
3
Stir in broccoli and cook 5-8 minutes more, or until pasta is al dente.
4
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
5
Heat oil in a medium saucepan and saute the chopped onion until translucent.
6
Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the pasta-broccoli water.
7
Cover the saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Uncover, increase the flame to high, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the most of the water has evaporated.
9
Remove from heat and season with basil, parsley and oregano.
10
Stir in the cooked pasta-broccoli mixture and mix well to coat.
11
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve hot!

149

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces pasta (Fusili works best!), 1/2 cup broccoli floret, 2 - 2 1/2 cups water, FOR THE SAUCE, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Pasta In A Fresh Tomato Sauce 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 Pasta In A Fresh Tomato Sauce

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