Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish

Name: Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Pinch cayenne pepper; 8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained; Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

I love to fix new recipes for my husband, Robert, and our children. With garlic and cheese, this broccoli pasta is a tasty way to get kids to eat their veggies. —Judi Lacourse, Mesa, Arizona

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
8 ounces linguine or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cut florets and tender parts of broccoli stems into bite-size pieces. In a large skillet, saute broccoli with garlic, oil, butter, salt, pepper and cayenne over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until just tender, stirring frequently. Place hot pasta in a serving dish; top with the broccoli mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 313 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli-Pasta Side Dish in Taste of Home August/September 1995

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TNbluffbaker

Jul 22, 2018

My family loved this recipe! Next time, I'm only going to use 1 garlic clove. I added some roasted chicken on top before I served this. Add a salad and some garlic bread and supper is served.
Lady Fingers

Apr 2, 2018

I made this for dinner tonight, adding a handful of sliced dry salami and a splash of cream, to make it a light one-dish meal instead of a side. An easy dish, ready to serve 10 minutes after the water boils.I think if I were making as a side I would still add just a bit of milk or cream, to help the cheese and oil stick to the broccoli.
pajamaangel

Aug 28, 2017

Good, but would be better with a bit of sauce. Very dry
CGwife237

Jun 8, 2017

This dish was AMAZING! I added fresh spinach to the broccoli and mixed it into the pasta. I doubled the recipe (except for the oil) and it was such a hit. I have 3 kids (4 if you count my husband) 8,5 & 3 and they went for seconds!
zippee-0415

Jun 4, 2017

I've been making this dish and sharing the recipe for years! It's one of my family's favorite dishes.
rena 55

Jan 24, 2016

Tasty, tasty, tasty!! This combination pleases even the most picky eater!!
vewebber58

Nov 14, 2015

A tasty side dish. I cut down the olive oil to one fourth a cup, and think I'll use less the next time I make it. Very good recipe!
lisa53202

Jun 6, 2014

Very good. I saw this in the Taste of Home magazine almost 20 years ago and wanted to try it then--wish I hadn't waited so long!
Charobic

Apr 24, 2012

Made this twice so far, LOVE it! The Parmesan cheese really makes it! I double the garlic and use whole grain pasta to make it healthier.
kaismia

Jan 4, 2011

This recipe was very easy prepare. Took longer to saute brocolli and garlic. But it had a great taste and my 3 toddlers loved it.