Pasta With Tomatoes Broccoli And Cheese Recipes

BROCCOLI N TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; boil 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes in oil for 2 minutes. Drain pasta mixture; add to the skillet. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package dirctions but add in the broccoli he last 2-5 minutes of the cooking time. Drain.
• While pasta is cooking, in a skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute or until garlic is golden.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook stirring for another minute or so or until skin starts to blister.
• Add drained pasta and broccoli, salt and pepper and cook another 2 minutes, stirring.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl, stir in cheeses.

PASTA WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Coarsely chop the broccoli florets and tender stems and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender with the edges crispy, 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the pasta. Toss the hot pasta with the roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta water, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Stir in the mozzarella, parsley and as much remaining pasta water as needed to make a light sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain completely.
• Steam broccoli until fork tender, drain completely.
• Cut tomatoes in half.
• In skillet over medium heat melt butter in olive oil.
• Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Put the prepared pasta in skillet and toss to coat.
• Add the tomatoes and toss for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and toss 1-2 minutes.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with Grated Parmensa Cheese.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Simmer broccoli in approximately 2 quarts of salted hot water for a few seconds.
• Add uncooked spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes.
• Put mushrooms and tomatoes in the bottom of a large serving bowl.
• Drain broccoli and spaghetti in colander and put on top of vegetables in bowl and let them sit for a minute or two.
• Add Parmesan, butter,, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss together and serve with some additional Parmesan grated on top and fresh lemon sections.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Stir in the carrots and celery, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli, recover, and steam until bright green, 4 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the steamer and place in a 8x8 inch baking dish; set aside.
• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour the can of diced tomatoes and green olives into the skillet with the onion and carrot mixture. Stir and cook over medium-high heat until most of the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in the maple syrup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the broccoli in the 8x8 inch baking dish. Evenly distribute the goat cheese and Parmesan cheese over the broccoli and sauce.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese begins to brown, about 20 minutes.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Coook pasta according to package directions.
• Cook broccoli until tender crisp; drain and set aside.
• Combine broth, onion, and garlic in 11-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until liquid has evaportated and onion is tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat. Add broccoli, cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Whisk together evaporated milk and cornstarch in medium bowl until smooth; whisk in eggs and basil. Pour egg mixture over pasta. Bring to a simmer on medium heat. Stir mixture constantly, just until sauce thickens; remove from heat.
• Add onion/tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle cheese over top and serve.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• If the dried tomatoes you are using aren't moist, soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes and drain.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Meanwhile, steam the broccoli in a covered saucepan on the stove-top or in a covered microwave-safe container in the microwave, using a small quantity of water, until just a little beyond tender-crisp, and drain.
• Combine the cooked pasta with the broccoli in a serving container. Add the oil, dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese and toss together. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
• For a heartier dish, use a 16-ounce package of frozen ricotta cavatelli.
• Calories: 238
• Total Fat: 11g
• Protein: 9g
• Carbohydrate: 24g
• Cholesterol: 8mg
• Sodium: 207mg

SWEET AND CHEESY HEIRLOOM TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add red onion, garlic, and garlic scape; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Squeeze tomatoes into the pot. Add sweet pepper, broccoli, and baby bella mushrooms. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
• Stir tomato paste, white sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and salt into the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until broccoli is tender. Add chicken strips; simmer sauce for 20 minutes.
• Stir rigatoni into sauce. Mix in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and feta cheese.

PENNE WITH BROCCOLI RABE, TOMATOES, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to same pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe, anchovies, and crushed pepper; sauté until broccoli rabe is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil.
• Add vegetable mixture and lemon juice to pasta; toss to coat.Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add remaining 3/4 cup basil and 3/4 cup cheese; toss to blend. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining cheese.

TOMATO N CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into saucepan., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.