Broccoli Cheese Pasta Toss Recipes

BROCCOLI & CHEESE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut stems from broccoli.
• Peel, then slice into thin rounds.
• Slice sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips.
• Mince garlic.
• Place cheese in a large bowl.
• Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.
• When pasta has cooked 8 minutes, add broccoli stems and florets.
• Cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
• Ladle out about 1/2 cup pasta water and save.
• Drain pasta and broccoli, then return to saucepan.
• Place saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Stir cheese mixture and pasta water until cheese melts and noodles are evenly coated, about 1 minute.
• Taste, then add salt and pepper if you like.

SAUSAGE, BROCCOLI AND PASTA TOSS (BHG)

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook tortellini in a large amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes less than the time given on the package, stirring occasionally.
• Add broccoli and sausage. Return to boiling and cook about 5 minutes more or until pasta is tender but slightly firm and broccoli is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drain; keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and caraway seeds. Add milk all at once.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and mustard, stirring until cheese melts. Pour over tortellini mixture; toss to coat.

TOMATO & BROCCOLI PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, crumble meat into large deep skillet. Cook on medium-high heat 10 to 12 min. or until cooked through, stirring occasionally; drain.
• Add broccoli and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add meat mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.

CHEESY BROCCOLI-PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 6 minutes of the spaghetti cooking time.
• Meanwhile, microwave CHEEZ WHIZ as directed on label.
• Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add CHEEZ WHIZ; toss until spaghetti is evenly coated.

CHEESY BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, adding the broccoli for the final 4-5 mins and cooking until tender. Drain well, then heat the grill.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 min, then gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition. Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for 2 mins, before stirring in the mustard, half the cheese and seasoning.
• Mix the pasta and broccoli into the sauce and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and place under a hot grill for 3-4 mins until golden and bubbling.

BROCCOLI ROMANO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute broccoli and green onions in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender., Drain pasta and add to broccoli mixture; toss with cheese.