Pasta And Broccoli Recipe

Name: Pasta And Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. medium pasta shells; Italian olive oil (enough to cover the bottom of the pan); 1 head fresh broccoli, cut up in bite-size pieces; 3 qt. water; 6 garlic cloves, cut up; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); garlic powder (to taste); parsley (to taste); 1 tsp. oregano

Servings: persons

1
In a six-quart pan, saute the garlic in oil at medium heat for one minute (not until golden).
2
In a separate pan, cook the broccoli in three quarts of water for 5 or 6 minutes.
3
Remove the broccoli from the water.
4
Take the water from the broccoli and pour it into the pan that has the garlic and olive oil.
5
Season the water with salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley and oregano.
6
Put the broccoli in the pan and cook again at medium to low heat for 30 minutes.
7
At that point, start cooking the pasta in salted water in a separate pan.
8
Cook both for 15 minutes (the pasta will be al dente).
9
Drain the pasta.
10
Pour the broccoli and broth over the pasta and serve.
11
Serves eight.

926

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. medium pasta shells, Italian olive oil (enough to cover the bottom of the pan), 1 head fresh broccoli, cut up in bite-size pieces, 3 qt. water, and more.

Yes, Pasta And Broccoli 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta And Broccoli

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Variations & substitutions

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