Tomato Broccoli Pasta Toss Recipes

REALLY QUICK BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta: Boil a large pot of water with 2 tsp salt, add pasta.

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.

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.

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.

FIVE INGREDIENT PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Place the pasta, beans, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic olive oil in a large bowl; toss gently until combined. Serve the remaining olive oil at the table to drizzle over individual servings.

FRESH BROCCOLI & CHICKEN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta sauce; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Add chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

BACON, TOMATO & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put a large pan of water on to boil, then cover. Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking tray, drizzle with half the olive oil and scatter over the garlic. Roast for 5 mins until the skins begin to split, then move the tomatoes to one side of the tray. Toss the broccoli in the remaining oil until well coated, and add to the other side of the tray. Season both with a little salt and lots of ground black pepper, and roast for a further 8-10 mins.
• Add the spaghetti to the pan of boiling water and cook for 8-10 mins until tender. Meanwhile, put the bacon lardons in a non-stick frying pan and heat until the fat begins to run from them. Cook, stirring regularly, over a medium heat for 5 mins until crisp, then remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
• Drain the spaghetti and toss together with the lardons, half the tomatoes (leave the remaining tomatoes on the tray until cold, then cover and chill for frittata, see 'goes well with') and the broccoli. Scatter over the grated Parmesan and serve.

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.

TOMATO, BROCCOLI AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta until tender but firm.
• Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Wrap in paper towel and set aside.
• Blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes in boiling water.
• Drain and rinse in cold water and wrap in a towel.
• In salad bowl combine pasta, green onions,tomatoes, cheese (add broccoli just before serving) Dressing: Combine lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard and olive oil till mixed well.
• Pour over salad and toss till mixed.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
• Tastes even better the next day.
• The broccoli is added last because the acid in the salad dressing will cause the broccoli to lose its green colour.