Broccoli and Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

An overhead view of a bowl of broccoli and tomato pasta with beans.

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Broccoli and Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

Broccoli and cherry tomato pasta, with white beans for added protein, is a full meal on its own. It's bursting with flavor and can be made quickly and easily - ideal for a busy weeknight dinner.

Plant Diversity: Striving for 30 different plants per week for optimal gut health.The number of plants in this recipe: At least 3 plants

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 381kcal

Equipment

cutting board and knife for veggie prep
Roasting pan and air fryer or oven for roasting ingredients
Large pot and burner to cook pasta

Ingredients

Base

8 oz pasta up to 12 oz, any type; gluten-free if needed

Roasting

1 broccoli large, about 4 cups chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes or other tomatoes chopped to size
2 tablespoons garlic coarsely chopped, optional
1 can white beans or jar, 13-15 oz, strained and rinsed; or 1 ½ cups cooked
rosemary a few sprigs, optional

Finishing

1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
⅓ cup vegan parmesan
1 sprig basil fresh
¼ teaspoon salt flake or table

Topping Ideas

vegan parmesan
crushed red pepper
salt and pepper
olives

Instructions

Pasta water: Start boiling the water for the pasta in a large pot on the stove.
Air fryer: Set to 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. If using an oven, you'll roast them for about 20 minutes.
Produce prep: Meanwhile, once washed and dried, slice the tomatoes in half and add them to the roasting pan in a single layer.
Chop the garlic and add it to the pan.
Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Peal the broccoli stalk and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add all the prepped broccoli to the pan.
If using rosemary sprigs, add them to the pan.
Roast: Once the air fryer (or oven) is ready, roast the prepped ingredients.
Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, strain and return the cooked pasta to the pot.
Combine: Once roasted, remove any rosemary and sprinkle the roasted ingredients with salt, if using. If the roasting juices have stuck to the pan, add the maple syrup and a splash of water (about a tablespoon) and stir to loosen the juices.
Then, add the roasted ingredients to the cooked pasta along with the beans, vegan parmesan, and fresh basil leaves. Toss to combine.
Serve immediately with additional vegan parmesan, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper, and any other toppings you'd like.
Store in a sealed refrigerated container for up to a few days or freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to a few months.

Notes

Note: The mesh tray of an air fryer will leak juices from the cherry tomatoes into the air fryer. For that reason, we are using a roasting pan, which is a solid oven-safe surface.

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