How to Make Bowties and Broccoli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bowties and Broccoli is a delicious and simple pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and nutritious weeknight meal. This recipe combines tender pasta with fresh, vibrant broccoli for a perfect marriage of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal for yourself or need to feed a hungry family, this recipe is sure to please.

The star of this dish is the broccoli, which is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. It adds a pop of color and a delightful crunch to ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • Place broccoli in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until golden brown.
  • In a bowl, toss together the pasta, reserved pasta water, broccoli, garlic, remaining oil, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 193mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 228mg