Broccoli Cheese Pasta Toss Recipes

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.

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.

BROCCOLI SHRIMP PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil until tender.
• Add broccoli and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 8 minutes.
• Add shrimp; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turns pink and broccoli is tender.
• Drain pasta; transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add the broccoli mixture; toss gently.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

CHEESY BROCCOLI-PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 6 minutes of the spaghetti cooking time.
• Meanwhile, microwave CHEEZ WHIZ as directed on label.
• Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add CHEEZ WHIZ; toss until spaghetti is evenly coated.

QUICK AND SIMPLE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a microwave safe casserole dish.
• Pour melted butter over broccoli (use more or less, to taste) and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave, on high, for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, adding the broccoli for the final 4-5 mins and cooking until tender. Drain well, then heat the grill.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 min, then gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition. Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for 2 mins, before stirring in the mustard, half the cheese and seasoning.
• Mix the pasta and broccoli into the sauce and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and place under a hot grill for 3-4 mins until golden and bubbling.