Lemony Broccoli And Chickpea Rigatoni Recipes

RIGATONI WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté anchovies with oil and garlic until anchovies dissolve and garlic browns. Add chickpea liquid and bouillon to anchovies; cook, stirring, until bouillon dissolves. Pour anchovy mixture into roasting pan; add chickpeas and broccoli; stir to coat. Roast 20 minutes. Cook rigatoni as directed on package until al dente. Drain rigatoni, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to chickpea-broccoli mixture; roast until pasta is completely cooked, adding reserved cooking liquid a little at a time and stirring to reach desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let sit 5 minutes; serve topped with Romano.

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

MEYER'S LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. 2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a colander and rinse under cold water until cool. Add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until al dente. 3. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpea mixture and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Drain the rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the broccoli and chickpeas along with the reserved cooking water and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the rigatoni is coated with sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Transfer the pasta to a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

LEMONY CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender., Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, pepper flakes and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Uncover; simmer 4-5 minutes or until liquid is slightly reduced, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve with rice. , Freeze option: Do not prepare rice until later. Freeze cooled chickpea mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary. Serve with rice.

LEMONY BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA RIGATONI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
• Add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
• Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil.
• Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chickpea mixture and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
• Drain the rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
• Add the pasta to the broccoli and chickpeas along with the reserved cooking water and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the rigatoni is coated with sauce.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
• Transfer the pasta to a bowl, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve.

LEMON-CHICKEN RIGATONI WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened.
• Stir in uncooked pasta and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 11 minutes. Stir well.
• Spread broccoli and chicken over pasta. Cover; cook 12 to 14 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
• Stir in lemon peel. Top with cheese.