Spaghetti With Broccoli Brie And Walnuts Recipes

BRIE AND WALNUT SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil.
• Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
• Reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid and drain pasta in a colander.
• Return pasta to kettle with reserved liquid.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook broccoli with salt to taste, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.
• add broccoli mixture, Brie, and walnuts (and other ingredients if used), tossing until cheese is just melted.
• If desired, season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND BRIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water and cook until al dente.
• Reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid.
• Drain pasta and return to pot with reserved liquid.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet heat oil until moderate heat, but not smoking.
• Add chicken and cook until brown and juices run clear, about 3- 4 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to another plate.
• To the same pan add more olive oil if necessary.
• Add the broccoli florets, with salt to taste.
• Stir until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.
• To pasta add chicken, broccoli mixture, Brie and walnuts, tossing until cheese is melted.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SPAGHETTI AND BROCCOLI AGLIO OLIO

Steps:

• Add the broccoli florets to a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Remove the florets from the pot, reserving the cooking water. Stop the cooking process by shocking them in the ice water. Remove the florets and pat dry.
• Add the spaghetti in the same pot of water. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the oil, sliced broccoli stems, red pepper flakes and garlic to a large skillet over medium-low heat and sprinkle with salt. Cook until the garlic is lightly toasted and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add the florets, toss to coat and warm through.
• Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, and add the pasta to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high. Toss the ingredients and adjust the seasoning if needed. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve.

BLISTERED BROCCOLI PASTA WITH WALNUTS, PECORINO AND MINT

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the walnuts and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer walnuts and red-pepper flakes to a small bowl. Season walnuts with a little salt and pepper.
• Add the broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Shake the skillet so broccoli settles in an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes. Toss and shake to arrange in an even layer again and cook, undisturbed, another 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
• Drain pasta and add to the skillet along with the lemon zest, cheese, toasted walnuts and half the mint; toss to combine. Divide among plates or bowls and top with remaining mint, more cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges, squeezing juice on top, if desired.

BROCCOLI AND WALNUT SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Put bread and walnuts in food processor and process to coarse crumbs.
• Put spaghetti on to cook by packet instructions, four minutes from the end lob in the broccoli.
• Heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a pan and fry the breadcumb mixture until lightly toasted add garlic, parsley and lemon zest.
• Drain the pasta and broccoli and toss everything together.
• Serve drizzled with the oil and lemon juice.

SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI, BRIE, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid and drain pasta in a colander. Return pasta to kettle with reserved liquid.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook broccoli with salt to taste, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.
• To pasta add broccoli mixture, Brie, and walnuts, tossing until cheese is just melted, and season with salt and pepper.