Broccoli Pasta is a mild, yummy, tasty pasta made by cooking pasta with broccoli & sautéed with spices. This is the healthier version of pasta which is a must try recipe at home. How to cook Pasta with Broccoli is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Ever since I started trying new pasta recipes, I wanted to try pasta with broccoli combination and when I was searching for recipes with it, I found it was named Pasta e Broccoli. I referred the recipe and as usual made my own adjustment and here is the recipe.
The pasta looks bland but I bet you will fall in love for the flavour when you taste it. The crunch of broccoli in every bite with the cheese…It is simple and delicious!
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Pasta with Broccoli | Broccoli Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 cup pasta
- 1 broccoli medium sized floret comes to 3/4 cup
- 4 pods garlic chopped finely
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano / italian seasoning optional
- 1 tbsp pistachios
- 2 tbsp cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- oil and cook until soft yet firm enough to bite.
- Cut the broccoli into small bite sized florets and soak in hot water(just incase to remove worms if any), drain the water.
- Bring water to boil and add the broccoli florets and cook until soft, yet crunchy. Keep aside.
- In a pan dry roast pistachios until crisp.Reserve the cooked water.
- Grind it to a coarse powder,set aside.
- In a pan heat oil – add chopped garlic, chilli flakes and fry till golden brown.
- Then add broccoli,pepper powder and saute.
- Saute till it shrinks and changes color, then add the cooked pasta along with oregano then sprinkle the broccoli stock water(no need to add fully) and give a quick stir.
- Then add pista powder and cheese – give a quick toss and switch off.
- Serve hot with a generous garnish of cheese.
Notes
- Parmesan cheese is usually preferred for this recipe. But I didnt get it here so went ahead with just amul cube cheese.
- Parmesan cheese helps binding easier but I loved it with cube cheese too 🙂
- Dont overcook broccoli it should be crunchy enough to bite. It is more like salad kind so do not try to overpower with the spices.
- Adjust pepper powder and chilli flakes according to your spice level.
How to make pasta with broccoli
- Boil water(just enough for the pasta to immerse) in a pan, when it starts boiling add the pasta wih little salt and 1/4 tsp oil and cook until soft yet firm enough to bite. Cut the broccoli into small bite sized florets and soak in hot water(just incase to remove worms if any), drain the water.
- Bring water to boil and add the broccoli florets and cook until soft, yet crunchy. Keep aside. In a pan dry roast pistachios until crisp.Reserve the cooked water.
- Grind it to a coarse powder,set aside. In a pan heat oil – add chopped garlic, chilli flakes and fry till golden brown.Then add broccoli,pepper powder and saute.
- Saute till it shrinks and changes color, then add the cooked pasta along with oregano then sprinkle the broccoli stock water(no need to add fully) and give a quick stir. Then add pista powder and cheese – give a quick toss and switch off.
Serve hot with a generous garnish of cheese.
Tips
- Parmesan cheese is usually preferred for this recipe. But I didnt get it here so went ahead with just amul cube cheese. Parmesan cheese helps binding easier but I loved it with cube cheese too 🙂
- Dont overcook broccoli it should be crunchy enough to bite.
- It is more like salad kind so dont try to overpower with the spices.
- Adjust pepper powder and chilli flakes according to your spice level.
Veena Theagarajan
Looks yummy..perfect for kids
Ramya Krishnamurthy
cute clicks:)healthy broccoli:)
Prathima Rao
Nice & fresh pasta recipe..No hassle of making cheesy or tomato sauce..Quick & simple!!
Prathima Rao
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Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj
very unique and yummy pasta…
Abi's Kitchen!!
Awesome.. I tried it and my 20 months son simply loved it!! Way to go girl!
Subhie Arun
yummy n iviting!!
Laxmi
wow.. yummy pasta.. 🙂 lovely clicks..
Jeyashrisuresh
Simple and easy one – perfect for kids
sindhu chandran
Wow Awesome recipe.I guess pista would further enhance the taste..
Sindhu
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Nabanita Das
Really interesting… nice textures too.
sindhu chandran
Awesome recipe.. pistachios would really enhance the taste!!!
Sindhu
sindhu chandran
Awesome recipe…pistachios would really enhance the taste.
Sindhu
Gauri
a very healthy pasta, I love the bright green with white pasta!
DivyaGCP
Love the comination of broccoli and pasta.. They look so delicious!!
Arthy Suman
Simple and healthy pasta…love it…
Divya Pramil
Delicious and healthy pasta..nice delectable clicks 🙂
Suja Manoj
Yummy and colorful,nice clicks.
Savitha Ganesan
Very healthy indeed.love the pics.
Ramya
Wow what an awesome color combination in the pasta and the clicks:-)Loved the pistacios addition twists:-)
Dipti Joshi
Simple yet delicious recipe!
ShravsCookBookBlog
pista n pasta innovative combo…n healthy broccoli 🙂 yummy
Leena
Looks very healthy n yummy…
tinku shaji
OMG lovely.. my favorite combo
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Sona S
lovely pics, looks yummy..
Hamsamalini Chandrasekaran
Cute presentation and healthy recipe with pasta. Love them.
Unknown
love your way of presenting sharmilie sister.
I truly appreciate you for that lovely clicks.
I like your clicks more than your receipes
simple and healthy dish.
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Dubai
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Sounds really easy and good, kids would love this healthy one
Sangeetha
Sounds very easy n delicious…love broccoli in any form…will try this for sure!! Inviting pics as always!
Vardhini
What a coincidence. I made something similar, but used noodles. We are a big pasta loving family :).
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Thich nu Tinh Quang
This is my favourite way to have pasta. My version is very similar to this, but will try it with pistachios, or perhaps walnuts, the next time I make it. I just found your site and will be visiting often.
Zareena
mmmm…. perfect pasta recipe. Loved this version.
Gayathri
I really appreciate your efforts, awesome clicks.. I am fond of your receipes, clearly explained.. Just need to know where do you buy baking needs in cbe, can you help on this.. Not able to find many things in cbe.
Sharmilee J
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Roshni Parate
Hey, I tried this broccoli pasta for my brother and he loved it. Simple, easy and healthy pasta. Thanks for sharing.