Farfalle with Broccoli and Carrots. Farfalle pasta mixed with sautéed broccoli, carrots, diced tomatoes, and garlic.
Quick, reliable, convenient, versatile, and tasty. That is what this dish is.
Quick because this dish is finished in under 30 minutes. Reliable because I know my family always likes this pasta dish. Convenient because I can use canned diced tomatoes. Versatile because you can use any combination of vegetable you prefer. Tasty because of the fresh vegetables, garlic, and other vegetables.
I hope this dish becomes a staple in your household, as it has in mine.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Farfalle with Broccoli and Carrots
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the farfalle according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the farfalle is cooking, in a large skillet or pot on high heat add the extra virgin olive oil and garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add the broccoli, carrots, salt, and black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, lower to medium heat and add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining the Recipe Together:
- Continuing on medium heat add in the cooked pasta and grated cheese and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
How To Serve Farfalle with Broccoli and Carrots:
- Place the farfalle with broccoli and carrots in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
- Serve as a side dish with chicken, pork, beef, or seafood.
- Serve this dish by itself for a great vegetarian option
The Recipe
Farfalle with Broccoli and Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 lb. farfalle
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can 15 oz. diced tomatoes
- 2 medium carrots cut into sticks
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. grated cheese
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the farfalle according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the farfalle is cooking, in a large skillet or pot on high heat add the extra virgin olive oil and garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add the broccoli, carrots, salt, and black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, lower to medium heat and add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining it All Together:
- Continuing on medium heat add in the cooked pasta and grated cheese and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients.
To Serve:
- Place the farfalle in a large serving bowl and sprinkle with more grated cheese.
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Nutrition
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This recipe is full of fresh flavors from the broccoli and carrots. With pasta, the possibilities are basically endless with the combination of ingredients you can use to make a great dish. If you like a certain vegetable add it to some pasta and you have a meal.
For this specific recipe you can substitute the broccoli and carrots for green beans, peas, spinach, Brussel sprouts, or cauliflower. The list can go on.
I really enjoy farfalle pasta and have several recipes on this site dedicated to the. Here is one, Farfalle Pasta with Vegetables.
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