Broccoli with Rigatoni Recipe
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Broccoli with Rigatoni

By: Star Pooley 
"A light and quick meal! To complete the meal serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Perfect!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (139)

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Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  2. In large skillet heat oil and butter. Gently brown garlic, add broccoli and saute gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broth; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  3. Toss the broccoli mixture with the basil and cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 608 | Total Fat: 29.4g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by destined   view full review
What a sad disappointment!!! I made this recipe with high expectations...I absolutely LOVE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Stephanie Lawrence   view full review
Great recipe as I concocted it...Used only oil (quite a bit less) in a non-stick pan to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2006 by ~TAYLOR~   view full review
One of my favorite dishes, which I've been eating on a weekly basis for years. I also usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by Lindsey   view full review
This was a great side dish! I cut down the olive oil significantly and used chicken broth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by LareinaK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I know it sounds like it will be bland, but this was great. Now like pasta salad it gets dry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by MOLLE888   view full review
Very good, simple dish. I used beef broth instead of vegetable broth, as well as dried basil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So good and easy! I added some sliced fresh button mushrooms I needed to use up and also a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2006 by LindsayParslow   view full review
Very quick and easy meal to prepare and clean up! My husband and I both loved it! I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by KMOQUIN   view full review
This is ABSOLUTELY a staple in my house now, both kids (2 and 4) love it. My 4 year old...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2006 by MMONSIEGNEUR   view full review
Very good. I added raw shrimp towards the end.

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