Roasted Broccoli with Pasta and Goat Cheese
Roasted vegetables go great with this simple pasta and cheese combination. This is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Dry Rigatoni
- 3 oz Goat Cheese, crumbled
- 1 Broccoli Head, chopped into florets (about 1½ - 2 cups)
- 6 - 8 Garlic Cloves, smashed, then skin removed
- 2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 T Balsamic Vinegar
- Fresh Parmigiano Reggiano
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Kosher Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1 Preheat Oven To 400 Degrees: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2 Toss The Broccoli, Garlic, Oil And: Toss the broccoli, garlic, oil and balsamic in a bowl until evenly coated. Add about ½ t salt and some black pepper, stirring to coat evenly.
- 3 Place On A Baking Sheet And: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until the broccoli is starting to brown and the garlic is soft.
- 4 Prepare The Pasta According To Package: Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 C of the cooking water when draining.
- 5 Return Pasta To Pot And Then: Return pasta to pot and then stir in the goat cheese. Add enough reserved water to make a sauce.
- 6 Stir In The Broccoli And Garlic: Stir in the broccoli and garlic.
- 7 If The Sauce Is Completely Absorbed: If the sauce is completely absorbed by the pasta, stir in additional reserved water.
- 8 Serve By Plating In A Bowl: Serve by plating in a bowl, then topping with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano.
Pro Tips & Delicious Variations
- As seasons pass, other vegetables can stand in for the broccoli, such as asparagus.
- Use lemon juice in place of balsamic to brighten the dish, based on the vegetables used.
- Serve with crushed red pepper flakes on the table for those who like a little heat.
- Serve with a simple green salad and fresh fruit to round out the meal.