Creamy Simple One Pot Pasta with Broccoli
This is the first week of getting back to school for the kids. It is week 3 of this new normal. I am still finding my way with prepping and adjusting. Making quick lunch during the week is a new thing for me. This one pot pasta with broccoli is one such lunch option. I found the inspiration for the recipe from the kitchn.
I did a few things to make it my own – reduced the number of ingredients, increased the garlic and made this instant pot friendly. All resulting in a very rich tasting and ridiculously easy pasta. And yes, I added chives. The first chives of the season.
My One-Pot-Pasta with Broccoli
The beautiful springtime is giving me hope and optimism like spring always does. My new project is a clean up what I do not need project. I seem to have too many duplicate spices. Combining and discarding is my project while this quarantine lasts. They all exist because I hate to run out of things. In general, I am cooking more these days. With everyone stuck at home, it is pretty much 3 meals everyday.
In the spirit of trying to be hopeful, I plan on including gratitude logs with these posts that are becoming an almost daily affair.
I am grateful, that I have not had to adjust too much in terms of my culinary routine. A few things here and there. Weekly shopping is something that I am used to doing. So, here is a comforting and easy recipe. It got finished in one quick setting. And, I think it will grace our tables often.
More Fun Ways to Enjoy Broccoli
Another easy recipe for broccoli includes my Instant Pot Broccoli with Garam Masala or a Well-Seasoned take on Roasted Broccoli.
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A simple easy and reasonably healthy springtime pasta.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florrettes
- 1 and 1/2 cups dried pasta (about 8 ounces)
- salt to taste
- 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Lots of Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 chopped fresh chives or another herb of your choice
Instructions
- Turn the instant pot into saute mode. Add all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and heat. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant and toasty.
- Add in the broccoli, cover and saute for about 7 minutes, until tender crisp.
- Remove from the instant pot.
- Add in 1 and 1/2 cups of water and de glaze the pot. Add in the pasta, salt and remaining oil. Cover and set on 2 minutes of pressure. Do a release after 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream, broccoli, Parmesan and ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle with the chives and serve immediately.
Shree
Just tried this with Greek yogurt and elbow pasta. So delicious and simple! Will definitely make again, thank you for sharing.