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March 13, 2019 · 1 Comment

Rotini con Broccoli (Pasta with Broccoli)

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Rotini con Broccoli is a simple weeknight meal made with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, garlic, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Rotini con Broccoli is a simple weeknight meal made with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, garlic, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.Ā 
Rotini con Broccoli is a simple weeknight meal made with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, garlic, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
 
Rotini con Broccoli is a simple weeknight meal made with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, garlic, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. 
Rotini con Broccoli

Rotini con Broccoli sounds so formal doesn't it? But in actuality, it's one of the simplest recipes to create at home and is the perfect quick meal on those hectic weeknights.

What are my favorite types of pasta?

When shopping for pasta, I generally get only a few varieties to keep as a pantry staple. For starters, macaroni is a given so that I can make macaroni and cheese and macaroni salad. 

Tuna Macaroni Salad made with gluten free brown rice macaroni, solid white albacore tuna in water and fresh garden vegetables.

Another favorite is Rigatoni; which tastes great with this Pork Ragù over Pasta. 

A plate of Pork Ragu over Pasta

Then of course there's linguine which the kids love to twirl on their forks. Recipes like this Linguine Positano and Linguine with a Limoncello Asiago Cream Sauce are our favorites. 

But I'd have to say Rotini is the type of pasta I use most often because it's so versatile and can be used in any of the recipes I listed above and then some, like this Rotini con Broccoli. 

How do you make rotini con broccoli?

For this pasta recipe, you'll only need six ingredients: rotini pasta, broccoli, garlic, olive oil, grated cheese and chicken broth. Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.

Rotini con Broccoli

Steam the broccoli over a double boiler until it just starts to turn bright green; then remove from heat. If you're short on time, you can also use frozen and defrosted broccoli florets.

Next, heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet, then add the garlic and broccoli. SautƩ until the garlic starts to release its' smell; then add the cooked pasta, cheese and chicken broth and mix well.

Rotini con Broccoli is a simple weeknight meal made with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, garlic, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. 

This Rotini con Broccoli is a delicious, garlicky meal that the entire family will love. Serve with some garlic bread and a tossed salad. ~Enjoy!

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Rotini con Broccoli

Rotini con Broccoli

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Rotini con Broccoli is a simple weeknight meal made with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, garlic, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. 
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Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 514 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
  • ¾ cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions; set aside.
  • Steam the broccoli over a double boiler until it just starts to turn bright green; then remove from heat.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil and add the garlic and broccoli. Saute until the garlic starts to release its' smell; then add the cooked pasta, cheese and chicken broth and mix well. 

Notes

*To save even more on cooking time, you can use frozen chopped broccoli that has been defrosted.Ā 

Nutrition

Calories: 514kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
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Rotini con Broccoli is a simple weeknight meal made with rotini pasta, broccoli florets, garlic, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. 

 

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*Originally shared November 2012/Updated March 2019

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  1. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Yum. Easy and delicious!

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