Everyone has that super easy go to recipe that they can whip up in no time for dinner during a busy week. For me, broccoli ricotta pasta is that recipe and one of my favorites. I can remember trying it for the first time when my kids were little at a friends house. My kids weren’t crazy about broccoli but when this dish was put in front of them, they gobbled it right up. When I asked my friend Darlene how to make it, I couldn’t believe how easy it was. It has been a Weekday Supper staple in our home ever since.
Not only is this Broccoli Ricotta Pasta Recipe super easy, it is a great way to sneak broccoli into the kids diet.
Ingredients
- One head of Broccoli
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
- 16 ounce of Ricotta Cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 16 oz Pasta of choice
- Shaved Parmesan Cheese for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Steam the Head of Broccoli
- Heat Olive Oil in large skillet
- Add Garlic and Broccoli and saute on high for 5 minutes
- Turn heat to low and using a fork, mash the Broccoli until Mashed
- Add the Ricotta Cheese and Parmesan Cheese, mix well
- Blend with Pasta & top with shaved Parmesan Cheese
Kid Ratings: Alexandra 10, Ronnie 8, Reis 8.5, Riley 7
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Tuesday | Salmon Burgers by Noshing with the Nolands
Wednesday | 3 Bean Chili Boracho by La Cocina de Leslie
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Friday | Broccoli Ricotta Pasta by Family Foodie
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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
January 25, 2013 at 9:33 amWhat a wonderful idea! I love this and no pasta involved!! I could go for a big bowl of this for breakfast! 🙂
Lane @ Supper for a Steal
January 25, 2013 at 1:43 pmSounds yummy. I love broccoli and ricotta!
The Kitchen Edition
January 25, 2013 at 3:00 pmSuch a lovely combination – wonderful flavors, easy preparation and economical too!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
January 25, 2013 at 3:21 pmI’m not a big broccoli fan either but I def. think I could be tricked into eating it in this pasta! Looks sooooo good!
Bea
January 25, 2013 at 4:03 pmOh, what a fantastic Weekday Supper dish. Absolutely fantastic – I will use the dairyfree ricotta and it will be on our menu soon 🙂 Fantastic!!!
Nicole
January 26, 2013 at 12:48 amOh this looks absolutely delicious. I would totally make this for my family – perfect #weekdaysupper dish!!
gina valley
January 26, 2013 at 1:19 amThat sounds so good and simple!
I was just lamenting my dinner making rut today. So glad to have this to try. I think my kids will love it.
Kim Bee
January 26, 2013 at 2:15 amI want this right now. This looks so good. Love the fresh parm over it.
The Ninja Baker
January 26, 2013 at 5:07 amThank you Isabel for this recipe featuring foods I love…I just never thought of them together. I confess the easy factor is very appealing, too =)
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
February 7, 2013 at 3:48 pmoo how nice! I bet we would love this!
Helen
April 30, 2013 at 5:13 pmThis sounds so good, but I’m perplexed by the ingredient, “cooked ricotta”
What does this mean?
FamilyFoodie
May 2, 2013 at 1:00 pmHelen,
I am not sure what you mean. Ricotta Cheese is added to the cooked pasta. Please let me know if I can help further.
Jennifer Miller
August 5, 2015 at 10:21 amI love this recipe! I love it so much that I included a link to it in my CSA farm newsletter. Yum!
FamilyFoodie
August 16, 2015 at 9:08 amThank you so much Jennifer. You are the best!