Pasta Con Broccoli Lighter Yummy Recipes

Steps:

• Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to come up to the bottom of the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover and cook until the broccoli is soft and nearly falling apart but still holds its shape, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons butter and gently toss; season with salt and pepper, then mash.
• Cook the spaghetti according to label directions, then reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
• In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add the mashed broccoli, the Parmesan and half of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring, until saucy. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the spaghetti, adding more cooking water as needed.

Steps:

• Boil pasta for 5 minutes; drain.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta water and set aside.
• Add all ingredients except parmesan cheese to large skillet.
• Cook about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
• Add pasta water to pan until you see it coming up through pasta.
• Add cheese to thicken.

Steps:

• In a large pot place all the soups, half and half, butter, garlic and parmesan cheese. Mix well let heat up over medium heat a until warm. Mix in frozen broccoli and simmer until broccoli is tendered.
• Cook as directed on box. When noodles are done mixed in the noodles with the sauce and serve.

Steps:

• Cook pasta until half done (about 4 minutes); drain. Return pasta to the pot.
• Add cream, butter, garlic, tomato sauce, broccoli, salt and pepper. Bring to a hard boil.
• When noodles are fully cooked and sauce is starting to thicken, add mushrooms and stir to combine.
• Remove from the heat; add cheese.
• Toss and serve.

Steps:

• Once the broccoli, noodles, and mushrooms have all been prepared, combine all ingredients into a 9x13 baking pan.
• Cover the pan with foil.
• Bake in 425 degree oven till the sauce starts to thicken (approx. 20 minutes)Word of warning: The sauce will continue to thicken a little once it is out of the oven!