ellen's broccoli pasta with creamy tomato sauce
It all started when I noticed that I had a fresh tomato and some fresh broccoli from the organic delivery company that I needed to use very soon. I had all the other ingredients on hand, so I threw this together and was very pleasantly surprised. It is very easy and very yummy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pasta shells, tiny, uncooked
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- - salt and pepper to taste
- - grated parmesan cheese
How To Make ellen's broccoli pasta with creamy tomato sauce
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Step 1In a medium saucepan bring water to boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook over low heat about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2Stir in broccoli and cook for another 5 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
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Step 3Heat oil in a medium saucepan and saute the chopped onion until translucent.
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Step 4Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the pasta-broccoli water. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to high, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until most of the water has evaporated.
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Step 5Remove from heat and season with basil, parsley, garlic and oregano.
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Step 6Stir in the cooked pasta and broccoli mixture and mix well to coat.
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Step 7Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve while hot.
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Pasta Sides
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#zesty
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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